The nurse is planning to instruct a perioperative client in ways to prevent the development of atelectasis. Which of the following would the nurse most likely instruct the client?
a. Incentive spirometry c. Foot and ankle exercises
b. Splinting incision d. Antiembolism stockings
ANS: A
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Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? A) "It's better if we are not in the room for this." B) "We can use kangaroo care before and after." C) "We hope you are using a very tiny needle." D) "We can offer him non-nutritive sucking to calm him."
A kindergarten teacher refers a student to the school nurse because he appears unable to engage in play with the other children and insists on playing alone with a particular toy. He also shows delayed language development
What disorder might the nurse suspect? 1. Conduct disorder 2. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 3. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 4. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
A patient has been using one drug and has required increasing dosages. When changed to another agent in the same class, higher dosages of that agent are required as well. This is an example of which of the following conditions?
a. Tolerance b. Cross-tolerance c. Addiction d. Cross-dependence
A child is admitted with infective endocarditis. The nurse is prepared to
1. start an intravenous line. 2. place the child in contact isolation. 3. place the child on seizureprecautions. 4. assist with a lumbar puncture.