The client has undergone surgery to remove a ruptured appendix. The purpose of the surgery was to bring about a state of:
a. curing c. health
b. healing d. wellness
A
The removal of disease from an individual is called curing.
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Which nursing intervention will help to decrease the risk of tracheal and laryngeal injuries in an intubated patient?
1. Use an endotracheal tube equipped for continuous removal of subglottic secretions. 2. Deflate the cuff for 5 minutes every 8 hours. 3. Use the minimal occluding pressure technique to maintain cuff pressure at 20 to 25 mmHg. 4. Test cuff pressure by assessing firmness of the inflation balloon.
An elderly client is transported to the emergency department from a local nursing home with a serum calcium level of 3.9 mEq/L
The client's family is upset and says "This is the second time this has happened since she got admitted to that home!" The best answer by the nurse is a. "I can call a social worker to see if she can go to another home if you like." b. "It might be related to not getting enough sun; I'll call the home and ask about it." c. "Yes, people in nursing homes often start having illnesses after they are admitted." d. "You will just have to have them increase her calcium supplements."
The most serious concern for a child diagnosed with Kawasaki disease is the effect on which body organ?
A) Brain B) Lungs C) Heart D) Kidneys
Which information noted on a psychosocial assessment is of greatest concern when identifying risk factors for the possible development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a soldier about to be deployed to a war zone?
a. A parent has been diagnosed with severe and persistent anxiety b. The soldier had an extended tour of duty in a war zone previously c. As a child the soldier survived a major hurricane that killed a sibling d. The spouse has suggested that their relationship may not survive this separation