A patient has just returned to the unit from the PACU after surgery for a tumor within the spine. The patient complains of pain
When positioning the patient for comfort and to reduce injury to the surgical site, the nurse will position the patient in what position?
A) In the lithotomy position
B) In a flat side-lying position
C) In the Trendelenburg position
D) In the reverse Trendelenburg position
B
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What documentation reflects implementation?
a. "Patient selected low-sugar snacks independently." b. "Patient was medicated with Tylenol 500 mg PO for pain." c. "Patient was ambulated for 15 minutes after lunch." d. "Patient participated in group therapy session without reminder."
A 10-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her father after tripping over a rock while running in the yard. She tells the nurse, "I think I twisted my ankle
" When assessing the child, which of the following would the nurse most likely assess? A) Bruising B) Edema C) Limited range of motion D) Absent pulse
_____ is an expected part of change and is often related to fear and anxiety
a. Depression b. Resistance c. Acceptance d. Denial
A patient who is receiving an IV antibiotic develops wheezes and dyspnea. In which order should the nurse implement these prescribed actions? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D, E])
a. Discontinue the antibiotic infusion. b. Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IV. c. Inject epinephrine (Adrenalin) IM or IV. d. Prepare an infusion of dopamine (Intropin). e. Start 100% oxygen using a nonrebreather mask.