Which of the following patients is a candidate for thrombolytic therapy after development of a pulmonary embolism?
A) 26-year-old male after appendectomy
B) 14-year-old female after blunt force trauma in motor vehicle accident
C) 56-year-old male with a history of hypertension
D) 29-year-old female 2 days post-op caesarean section.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
As part of the general survey, the nurse should shake hands with the patient when first meeting him or her as long as doing so is culturally appropriate. Why is this action so important?
A) The handshake portrays caring B) The handshake shows how professional the nurse is C) The handshake allows the nurse to get physically close to the patient in a nonthreatening way D) The handshake allows the nurse to assess how nervous the patient is
A student nurse is providing care for a woman who has a hearing impairment. Which measures should the student take when communicating with this client? Select all that apply
A) Speak as loudly as possible. B) Ask the client if she understands after each sentence. C) Face the client directly. D) Eliminate as much background noise as possible. E) Speak clearly and not too quickly.
The nurse is contributing to the intraoperative plan of care for a patient undergoing an appendectomy. Which statement would be an appropriate intraoperative outcome for this patient?
a. Verbalizes fears b. Remains free from injury c. Demonstrates leg exercises d. States understanding of discharge instructions