A patient has had an open repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm. What does the nurse monitor for in this patient and immediately report to the surgeon?
a. Productive cough when using the incentive spirometer
b. Increased drainage from chest tubes
c. Sternal pain with coughing and deep breathing
d. Increased urinary output from the indwelling catheter
Answer: b. Increased drainage from chest tubes
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A) Hypertension of pregnancy C) Chorioamnionitis B) Placenta previa D) Premature, low-birth-weight babies
A newborn is prescribed to receive vitamin K (Aqua-Mephyton) 0.5 mg intramuscularly. What should the nurse do when providing this medication to the newborn?
A) Administer the medication in the deltoid muscle. B) Administer the medication into the anterolateral muscle. C) Provide the medication immediately before breastfeeding. D) Notify the physician for swelling and irritation at the injection site.
Why is subacute care called transitional care?
What will be an ideal response?
Aldosterone primarily affects which of the following?
A. Carbohydrate metabolism B. Protein and fat metabolism C. Salt and water metabolism D. Protein and water metabolism