The nurse recognizes that the Jackson-Pratt drainage removal system is classified as a(n):
a. sterile drainage system.
b. closed drainage system.
c. open drainage system.
d. self-measuring drainage system.
B
The Jackson-Pratt removal system is a type of closed-drainage system.
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The patient has rare premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and a blood pressure of 82/55 mm Hg. What is the most important nursing action? A) Discontinue the nitroglycerin infusion rate. B) Increase the tPA infusion rate. C) Administer a bolus of amioderone. D) Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
A nurse is providing care to a patient who has been admitted to the health care facility. When administering drugs to this patient, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do before administering a drug to the patient?
A) Review the subjective and objective data. B) Provide the basis for the selection of nursing interventions. C) Review the related nursing diagnosis. D) List the potential goals to be achieved by the patient.
The nurse has an adequate understanding of productive time when stating:
a. "Productive time is the amount of time the nurse is available to give care to patients.". b. "Productive time is the amount of time the nurse is attending a continuing education activity.". c. "Productive time is counted when the nurse is not directly giving bedside care, such as going to lunch and taking a break.". d. "Productive time is counted when the physician is at the patient's bedside.".
What does appropriate client teaching for clients receiving biologic response modifiers (BRMs) include?
a. Report weight loss and signs of infection or bleeding. b. Severe weakness and malaise are expected side effects. c. BRM therapy has no teratogenic effects. d. Most BRM side effects persist after therapy is discontinued.