The client is being admitted for a total hip replacement. She says that she is glad she will be having anesthesia shortly because she has a painful abscessed tooth and is taking an antibiotic for it. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Take the client's temperature.
B. Notify the surgeon immediately.
C. Document the report as the only action.
D. Arrange for the client to receive the antibiotic intravenously.
B
The existence of any bacterial infection is a contraindication to joint replacement surgery. The infection must be treated and resolved before surgery.
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Why is it important for the nurse to assess the bladder regularly and encourage the laboring patient to void every 2 hours?
1. A full bladder impedes oxygen flow to the fetus. 2. Frequent voiding prevents bruising of the bladder. 3. Frequent voiding encourages sphincter control. 4. A full bladder can impede fetal descent.
When a licensed practitioner prescribes a medication for a patient, the number of days the prescription should last the patient is called the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is assessing digestion and elimination in a newborn. Which enzyme helps the newborn convert starch into maltose?
A. Amylase in colostrum B. Mammary lipase in breast milk C. Amylase in the salivary glands D. Lactase in the digestive system