The nurse encourages a patient recovering from a hysterectomy to drink at least _______ mL of fluid a day
ANS:
2000
two thousand
A recovering surgical patient should drink between 2000 and 2400 mL of fluid daily.
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The nurse recognizes that nonverbal communication is influenced by many factors, including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Culture. 2. Self-concept. 3. Health. 4. Body language. 5. Sensory deficits.
A client states to the nurse, "I know I have high blood pressure but I don't want to take medication." Based on this data, which health problem is the client at risk for developing?
A) Gastritis B) Diabetes C) Cardiomyopathy D) Metabolic syndrome
The patient is admitted for chemotherapy, but the nurse notices laboratory values indicating that the patient is immunosuppressed. The nurse should:
a. place the patient in a single room with a HEPA filtration system. b. tell staff that hand washing is not recommended when working with this patient. c. start as many intravenous lines as possible to provide potential antibiotics. d. avoid the use of antimicrobial soaps when bathing and providing perineal care.
What is the cause of progressively graying hair?
a. Decreased production of melanin b. Altered blood circulation to the scalp c. Decreased density of hair d. Environmental factors