A client who had a cesarean birth because of breech presentation asks why her incision goes horizontally instead of vertically. The nurse responds to the client on the basis of the understanding that this type of incision:
A) Facilitates rapid access to the fetus.
B) Provides for immediate maternal hysterectomy.
C) Treats extensive adhesions involving the bladder.
D) Minimizes blood loss.
D
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The nurse explains that drugs such as cannabinoids, Benadryl, and Vistaril are frequently ordered for cancer patients to help:
1. promote amnesia to dampen the fears of dying and loss of financial income. 2. maintain fluid retention to prevent dehydration. 3. control nausea, vomiting, and taste disorders caused by therapy. 4. control bouts of diarrhea or uncomfortable constipation.
The nurse is assessing a client who has borderline personality disorder. A priority assessment for the nurse is of the client's:
A) Nutrition patterns. B) Personal hygiene practices. C) Physical functioning. D) Somatic complaints.
Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets begin to work within 1 to 2 minutes. How should the nurse instruct the client to use the drug when chest pain occurs?
a. Take one tablet every 2 to 5 minutes until the pain stops. b. Take one tablet and rest for 10 minutes. Call the physician if pain persists after 10 minutes. c. Take one tablet, then an additional tablet every 5 minutes for a total of 3 tablets. Call the physician if pain persists after three tablets. d. Take one tablet. If pain persists after 5 minutes, take two tablets. If pain still persists 5 minutes later, call the physician.
A patient comes to the ED after falling off his four-wheeler. His lower leg is obviously broken; it is bleeding and bone fragments are protruding from the skin. What type of fracture does this patient likely have?
a) Impacted b) Open (compound) c) Comminuted (fragmented) d) Displaced