A client is scheduled for a liver biopsy. The nurse realizes that the most important sign to assess for is:
1. infection.
2. bleeding.
3. pain.
4. nausea and vomiting.
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After a liver biopsy, the client is monitored for bleeding or hemorrhage. Infection and pain are of concern, but they are not the most important signs to be monitored. Nausea and vomiting are not typically associated with a liver biopsy.
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A) Shortness of breath B) Sensitivity to bright light C) Muscle spasms D) Drooping eyelids
During pre-operative care, a patient asks the nurse "Why are they removing my gallbladder? I thought I had pancreatitis." What is the best response for the nurse to make?
1. "Only the surgeon can answer that question." 2. "You don't need to worry about the surgery. The surgeons know what they are doing." 3. "One common cause of acute pancreatitis is stones in your gallbladder." 4. "You said that you had gallbladder problems when you were admitted. The two are not connected."
A leader's respect for others is not shown by
a. Listening closely to subordinates. B Being empathic. c. Being tolerant of opposing points of view. d. Being apathetic.
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A) 0.3 mg of naloxone B) 32 mL of normal saline C) 6.5 mL of 10% dextrose D) 0.06 mg of epinephrine