Define the term "IV push."
What will be an ideal response?
An IV medication injected directly into a vein via a port
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An older patient with a speech deficit from a previous stroke is admitted for a repair of a hip fracture. Which techniques will the nurse use to assess this patient's pain level? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Ask to describe the level of pain. 2. Observe for tense body posturing. 3. Listen for sounds such as groaning. 4. Notice changes in appetite or sleep. 5. Observe facial expressions such as grimacing.
A client, who has undergone a percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), has received discharge instructions. Which statement by the client would indicate the need for further teaching by the nurse?
A) "I should avoid taking a tub bath until my catheter site heals." B) "I should expect a low-grade fever and swelling at the site for the next week." C) "I should avoid prolonged sitting." D) "I should expect bruising at the catheter site for up to 3 weeks."
A patient who has had a total parathyroidectomy has returned to the unit from the PACU. The nurse caring for the patient knows he should assess for what complication following this surgery?
A) Tetany B) Hypercalcemia C) Brittle bones D) Fatigue
The nurse is caring for several postoperative clients on the unit. Which client does the nurse assess first?
a. Client with 200 mL dark drainage from the nasogastric tube in an hour b. Client who received oral pain medication 20 minutes ago c. Client who has not yet ambulated after surgery 4 hours ago d. Client requiring discharge teaching and whose family is present