A clean-catch specimen requires careful washing of the genitals
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
F
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The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a craniotomy. The nurse assists the patient to turn and notes a pink spot with a yellow ring around it on the pillow. What should the nurse do?
a. Change the patient's cranial dressing. b. Notify the RN immediately. c. Change the patient's pillowcase. d. Do a basic neurological assessment.
Discharge planning for a surgical procedure begins in the ______________ period and continues through the _____________ period
ANS:
A high school teacher with ulnar drift caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is scheduled for a left hand arthroplasty. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates a realistic expectation for the surgery?
a. "This procedure will correct the deformities in my fingers." b. "I will not have to do as many hand exercises after the surgery." c. "I will be able to use my fingers with more flexibility to grasp things." d. "My fingers will appear more normal in size and shape after this surgery."
You have finished admitting a new patient. Before leaving the person's room, you need to do which of the following?
a. Change the bed from closed to open. b. Have the person verify that all of the equipment is in working order. c. Lower or raise the bed rails according to the care plan. d. Raise the bed.