A nurse is performing an assessment of a patient after an abdominoperineal resection. How many incision sites will be present?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
d. Five
B
After an abdominoperineal resection, the patient will have three incisions: one on the abdomen, a second for the colostomy, and a third on the perineum.
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a. Administer the medication. b. Check the chart for allergies. c. Look for medical alert identification. d. Notify the nursing supervisor.
Which strategies should the school nurse recommend implementing in the classroom for a child with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)? (Select all that apply.)
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The nurse is providing care to a child who is diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. Which parental statement regarding the child's care required further teaching from the nurse?
1. "We're glad this will only take about 6 weeks to correct." 2. "We understand abduction of the affected leg is important." 3. "We know to watch for areas on the skin that the brace might rub." 4. "We understand swimming is a good sport for Legg-Calvé-Perthes."