The client tells the nurse during the preoperative history that he is a three-pack a day cigarette smoker. This information alerts the nurse to which potential complication during the intraoperative and postoperative periods?
A. A decreased tolerance to pain
B. A decreased clotting ability
C. An increased risk for atelectasis and hypoxia
D. An increased risk for excessive scar tissue formation
C
Smoking increases the level of circulating carboxyhemoglobin, which decreases oxygen delivery to the tissues. In addition, cigarette smoking damages the cilia of mucous membranes, decreasing transport of secretions and increasing the risk of pulmonary infection and atelectasis.
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How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer using two decimal places. ________________
The male nurse is discussing testicular self-examination with a group of adolescent boys. Which statement made by one of these boys indicates an understanding of the topic?
A) "It sounds like we will need to know how to do this when we are in our 20s, so we might as well learn now." B) "My uncle had testicular cancer after he got married and had my cousin." C) "I am almost 15 now, so that means I could possibly get this disease." D) "Men my grandfather's age will probably die if they don't do these examinations."
The prescriptive part of authentic leadership connects the
a. Moral reasoning capacity with hope and optimism b. Five dimensions of authentic leadership to the associated behaviors c. Inter- and intrapersonal perspectives with the developmental perspective d. Positive psychological capacities with intrapersonal perspectives
The nurse wants to find research studies on infection rates as they relate to specific hand washing products. Where should the nurse search for these articles?
a. Medline b. PubMed c. CINAHL d. Cochrane Reviews