A patient fell 2 days ago; he has a compound fracture of his left tibia. The physician performed an open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) to treat the fracture. An important nursing assessment for him would include
a. hyperactive bowel sounds.
b. elevated temperature and presence of erythema at incision site.
c. ecchymosis and edema at incision site.
d. complaints of activity intolerance.
B
Collection of objective data includes careful inspection of any wounds. The drainage is assessed for color, amount, and presence of odor. Vital signs are assessed for signs of infection (temperature elevation, tachycardia, and tachypnea).
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1. client's behavior is appropriate. 2. family members agree to watch the client. 3. client runs out of money. 4. client has served his or her time.
Which person would be MOST likely to develop type 2 diabetes?
a. a 20-year-old white athlete with a family history of diabetes b. a 30-year-old black athlete with a family history of diabetes c. a 40-year-old black female who is 50 pounds overweight d. a 50-year-old white male who is 10 pounds overweight
Antacids treat gastroesophageal reflux disease by:
1. Increasing lower esophageal tone 2. Increasing gastric pH 3. Inhibiting gastric acid secretion 4. Increasing serum calcium level
Schuster and Nykolyn's transformational model of communication is helpful in explaining all of the following EXCEPT
A. Why communication is so complicated B. The desired outcome of communication C. The need to consider patients' rooms as their homes D. The prevalence of miscommunication or communication failures in patient safety issues