The nurse is gathering equipment to perform the irrigation of an abdominal wound that is being allowed to heal by secondary intention. A ___________ to ___________ size syringe should be obtained
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 30 to 60 mL
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a. genetic testing through amniocentesis. b. paternity testing from buccal swabs of the child and father. c. biopsy of a lump for cancer. d. drug testing using hair follicles.
The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced readmission to the behavioral health unit for an exacerbation of schizophrenia. Which assessment question, asked by the nurse, identifies a possible cause for the return?
A) "Do you take a generic form of your medications?" B) "When was your last dose of medication?" C) "Are you having any side effects of the medication?" D) "Can you afford to purchase your medication?"
Nursing care for the child in congestive heart failure includes
a. Counting the number of saturated diapers b. Putting the infant in the Trendelenburg position c. Removing oxygen while the infant is crying d. Organizing care to provide rest periods
A client who is experiencing complications of anorexia nervosa has a nursing diagnosis of Fluid volume deficit related to inadequate intake of liquids, self-induced vomiting, laxative, and diuretic use
What is an appropriate nursing goal for this diagnosis? a. The client's intake and output will be ap-proximately equal by the 4th hospital day. b. The client will demonstrate increased con-sumption of nutrients as evidenced by daily weight gain. c. The client will verbalize feelings regarding the disease and coping strategies by the time of discharge. d. The client will verbalize plans for the future.