Finally, you finish the shift in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). In which order will you take these actions when caring for patients who have been transferred to the PACU from the operating room after receiving general anesthesia?
A. Obtain blood pressure and heart rate.
B. Monitor incisions for bleeding or swelling.
C. Check O2 saturation with a pulse oximeter.
D. Assess the level of consciousness.
C, A, B, D
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A 4-year-old boy has been admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. He has been in the hospital for 3 days and has suddenly started to become incontinent of urine. The nurse knows that this is most likely a result of what ego-defense mechanism?
a. Compensation b. Conversion c. Denial d. Regression
Care providers of the elderly should assess clients for changes in social, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning and
1. ignore them. 2. intervene early. 3. keep the client active. 4. share them with family members.
When the client asks the nurse about the use of therapeutic herbs, the nurse's most instructional response would be
a. "Herbs are not regulated and may pose health risks if used with prescribed drugs." b. "Herbs have many qualities; some effects are good, and some are not." c. "I have heard many people have used some herbal remedies and had good re-sults." d. "If you are getting relief from some herbal remedy, there is probably no harm in it."
Which specific part of the following sliding scale would necessitate clarification with the prescriber?
Blood Glucose Level (mg per dL) Regular Insulin (units subcut) 0-180 0 units 180-250 2 units 251-300 4 units 300-350 6 units Over 350 8 units and call MD