The nurse is caring for a client with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which finding in the history does the nurse recognize as a risk factor for aneurysm formation?
A. Peptic ulcer disease
B. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C. Osteoarthritis
D. Marfan syndrome
Answer: D. Marfan syndrome
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Two days after a patient undergoes abdominal surgery, his surgical incision is red and slightly edematous; it is oozing a small amount of serosanguineous (pink-tinged serous) fluid. On the basis of these data, what can you conclude? Choose all that apply
1) The wound is most likely infected. 2) This is a vascular response to inflammation. 3) Damaged cells are being regenerated. 4) Exudate formation is occurring.
The dietitian is giving an inservice to the nurses on your unit. Many of your elderly patients experience poor wound healing after surgery. The dietitian has determined that these patients require more protein in their diet
The nurses are aware that enzymes are essential in the digestion of nutrients. What is the enzyme that initiates the digestion of protein? A) Pepsin B) Intrinsic factor C) Lipase D) Amylase
The critical care nurse is delivering a peer lecture on guidelines for the management of SIRS and severe sepsis. Current evidence suggests which of the following will improve outcome in septic shock?
1. Maintain blood glucose between 110 and 134 mg/dL 2. Antibiotic therapy initiated prior to end of shift 3. Mechanical ventilation with tidal volume of 10 ml/kg 4. Bicarbonate used for pH of 7.30
The chief nurse executive (CNE) is addressing an orientation class of newly hired, newly licensed nurses. Throughout this address the CNE refers to "the forces of magnetism." How should the new nurses interpret this information?
1. These forces are elements of excellence in nursing care that are supported by the organization. 2. The CNE is speaking of a program designed to improve the quality of care delivered by ancillary departments. 3. The CNE's address is focuses on leadership potential in these new nurses. 4. These forces describe a new management theory that is being adopted in health care administration.