A 30-year-old man is currently in the preoperative holding area on call for his tympanoplasty (eardrum reconstruction) that will be performed this morning. The nurse has administered the preanesthetic as ordered
What action should the nurse prioritize at this point in the patient's care?
A) Teaching the patient about pain management and the appropriate use of oral analgesics postoperatively
B) Teaching the patient the correct technique for performing deep-breathing and coughing exercises
C) Ensuring the patient's safety by keeping him in bed and discouraging him from ambulating
D) Performing a thorough respiratory assessment including breath sounds, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels
C
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a. Encouraging large fluid intake b. Seeking spiritual support from a higher being c. Using the spouse as a support system d. Positioning to maintain alignment
You are caring for a client with suspected right-sided heart failure. What would you know that clients with suspected right-sided heart failure may experience?
A) Increased urine output B) Gradual unexplained weight gain C) Increased perspiration D) Sleeping in a chair or recliner
A young woman is seen in the clinic for a routine Pap smear. Which lifestyle practice does the nurse identify as a risk factor for cervical cancer?
a. Consumes a high-fat diet b. Has one sexual partner c. Douches after menses d. Smokes one pack of cigarettes daily
The client is diagnosed with cancer and receives a series of chemotherapy
Following this treatment, the nurse reads the client's medical record and learns the tumor has been designated a Stage IV, T4, N3, M1 and interprets this to mean the tumor has: 1. Been reduced in size by the chemotherapy. 2. Responded to chemotherapy, but the chemotherapy needs to be continued. 3. Metastasized, and there is lymph node involvement. 4. Grown, but is limited to the original tumor.