The nurse is caring for several patients who had total abdominal hysterectomies. All patients are coming to the clinic for their six week follow up appointment. Which patient demeanor is the strongest indicator that there is a need for psychological referral?
a. Quiet and withdrawn but asks appropriate questions
b. Tense and impatient but answers questions correctly
c. Disheveled and lackluster and displays a lack of interest in questions
d. Cheerful and distractible and answers questions with excessive detail
Answer: c. Disheveled and lackluster and displays a lack of interest in questions
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1) Have the patient sit in a recliner, with legs lower than the heart. 2) Teach the patient to avoid sitting with the legs crossed. 3) Be sure intravenous medications are adequately diluted. 4) Regularly assess skin color and temperature of the legs.
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A patient is on bedrest, and an enema has been ordered. In what position should the nurse position the patient?
A) Fowler's B) Sims C) Prone D) Sitting