Which client is at the highest risk for compromised psychological adjustment after a hysterectomy?
A. a 62-year-old widow who has three friends who had uncomplicated hysterectomies
B. A 29-year-old woman whose uterus ruptured after giving birth to her first child
C. A 46-year-old woman with three children and a recent promotion at work
D. A 55-year-old woman with abnormal bleeding and pain for 3 years
Answer: B. A 29-year-old woman whose uterus ruptured after giving birth to her first child
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Which of the following does the nurse define as a secondary care service? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The Emergency Department treats victims of a house fire. 2. The hospice nurse gives care to a client in the home. 3. The rehabilitation hospital teaches a client to walk again. 4. The hospital provides care for a client with pneumonia. 5. The nursing home provides long-term care for the disabled.
An older patient has sensitivity to light. What should the nurse teach the patient to help with this problem?
1. Dim the lights on sunny days. 2. Place dark patterned rugs on stairs. 3. Use supplementary lamps near work. 4. Remove lampshades to provide more light.
A patient has just been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. What would the nurse teach this patient about treatment for this disorder?
1. Drugs used to treat seizure disorders are generally effective. 2. Drug therapy will begin with a trial of antiviral drugs. 3. The primary treatment focus will be on supporting respiratory function until the condition resolves. 4. Gargling with hot salt water will help reduce pain and keep tissues moistened.
Which is the most reliable method that indicates the end of a nasogastric tube is correctly placed?
a. Swallowing, coughing, and gagging reflex are intact. b. The pH of aspirated fluid is 5 or lower. c. The fluid has a grassy green appearance. d. Insufflation of air is auscultated over the epigastrium.