Which intervention should the nurse suggest for the client going home after a pulmonary embolism to reduce the risk for recurrence of a pulmonary embolism?
A. "Avoid bending over at the waist."
B. "Avoid prolonged sitting or standing."
C. "Apply ice immediately to any site of injury."
D. "Use an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake."
B
Prolonged sitting or standing contributes to increased venous stasis in the legs, increasing the risk for formation of a thrombus or embolus.
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You are socializing with a group of nurses who you work with on a routine basis. Terri is getting very loud and tells you that she usually has six or eight beers most evenings
She is defensive about your reaction to the amount of alcohol she consumes. She says, "I have days where I can't remember what happened the night before, sure, but only once in a while." If you were Terri's friend, the best action you could suggest to her would be: A. "Maybe you should stop at four beers, Terri." B. "I won't tell your husband what you told me." C. "It sounds to me like your drinking is getting out of control. I can't continue to socialize with you if you continue to drink this much." D. "Terri, I will call AA for you when you are ready."
A patient undergoing penicillin therapy shows improvement and states that he is feeling better. Which of the following interventions is the nurse most likely to perform in such a situation?
A) Instruct patient to increase dietary intake. B) Inform the primary health provider immediately. C) Record assessments on patient's chart. D) Inquire about any previous drug allergies.
A patient has been placed on telemetry following treatment for a non-ST wave elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Which of the patient's following statements indicates that the nurse should perform further patient teaching?
A) "The nurse said that I can be up and around the unit while I'm hooked up to telemetry." B) "I've been told that telemetry gives a longer-term view of my heart's electrical activity than an electrocardiogram (ECG)." C) "If I get chest pain or shortness of breath, it will show up on my telemetry monitor." D) "I'll let someone know if one of the leads gets detached from my chest."