Which early postoperative observation is abnormal and should be reported immediately?
a. Emesis that is red
b. Complaint of feeling cold
c. Nausea
d. Complaint of pain
A
Any emesis that is red should be reported immediately.
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Which of the following designs involves the use of the same subjects at several points in time?
A) Trend study B) Cross-sectional study C) Panel study D) All of the above
Which of the following interventions is essential for the nurse to perform when caring for a client receiving an intravenous drug infusion?
a. Employ clean technique when handling the intravenous equipment. b. Monitor the client during the infusion. c. Prime the tubing once the infusion has started. d. Use the largest gauge intravenous needle available.
When reviewing the medications being taken by an elderly patient diagnosed with Alz-heimer's disease, the nurse should consult with the patient's physician when noting a prescription for:
a. Risperidone (Risperdal) b. Fluphenazine (Prolixin) c. Lorazepam (Ativan) d. Sertraline (Zoloft)
The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about health and illness. How should the nurse characterize the relationship of health and illness?
a. Non-dynamic b. Constant states c. Changing states d. Exclusive concepts