The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient recovering from a cystogram. For which reason should the patient be instructed to contact the healthcare provider?
A. Hunger
B. Thirst
C. Muscle cramps
D. Bloody urine
Answer: D
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A client with pheochromocytoma is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. Which of the following would the nurse perform preoperatively?
A) Begin administering prescribed corticosteroid. B) Initiate intravenous access for fluid therapy. C) Monitor blood pressure (BP) frequently. D) Check for the signs of adrenal insufficiency.
A patient has been admitted to the emergency department with severe bleeding from a gunshot wound to the right thigh
The nurse would expect therapy to be based in part on which laboratory values? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 2. Platelet count 3. WBC (white blood cell) count 4. Hematocrit 5. Hemoglobin
A nurse is following a physician's order to irrigate the NG tube of a patient. Which of the following is a recommended guideline in this procedure?
A) Assist patient to 30- to 45-degree position, unless this is contraindicated. B) Draw up 60 mL of saline solution (or amount indicated in the order or policy) into syringe. C) If Salem sump or double-lumen tube is used, make sure that syringe tip is placed in the blue air vent. D) If unable to irrigate the tube, reposition patient and attempt irrigation again; inject 20 to 30 mL of air and aspirate again.
A graduating nurse is deciding which nursing specialty would be a good place to begin a nursing career to ensure long-term stability. Which specialty is most likely to grow in need?
1. Pediatric nursing 2. Psychiatric nursing 3. Maternity nursing 4. Geriatric nursing