A sign of partial blockage when a patient is choking is
a. wheezing. c. the inability to speak.
b. cool skin. d. fainting
a
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In developing the discharge plan for a patient who was treated in the hospital for anaphylactic shock related to a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) allergy, what would be the most important information for the nurse to include?
A) Adhere to dietary restrictions. B) Follow up in one month with the physician. C) Check labels of over-the-counter medications prior to taking. D) Have blood pressure checked on a regular basis.
The nurse who assesses the patient after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is aware that the most serious potential complication is:
A) Pulmonary atelectasis B) Decubitus ulcer C) Wound evisceration D) Bile duct injury
A nurse questions a client with panic disorder about whether a parent or sibling also has a panic disorder. This nurse is using a
a. behavioral approach. b. biologic approach. c. psychoanalytic approach. d. psychodynamic approach.
The nurse is planning care for a postoperative patient who has just resumed a regular diet. What should the nurse include when planning for this patient's nutritional needs?
1. Protein intake should be restricted. 2. Calories should be limited because of reduced activity. 3. Carbohydrate intake should be restricted. 4. Daily caloric intake should be increased.