Mr. McLeod has been admitted to the postsurgical unit from PACU after a transurethral prostatic resection (TUPR). Mr. McLeod has continuous bladder irrigation running to prevent clotting and his Foley catheter is draining appropriately
His vital signs on admission reveal a blood pressure of 171/ 98 despite the fact that he has no documented history of hypertension. What factor most likely accounts for Mr. McLeod's present increase in blood pressure?
A) Mr. McLeod is experiencing a postoperative hemorrhage.
B) Mr. McLeod is showing signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia.
C) Mr. McLeod's sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, possibly by pain.
D) Mr. McLeod is fluid overloaded from the intraoperative administration of IV fluids.
C
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A process of ongoing evaluation must be developed to: (Select all that apply.)
a. identify areas of omission. b. validate appropriate responses. c. develop training plans for go-live. d. ensure adequate users. e. determine if any changes to the system are needed.
The nurse is preparing to instill which agent to clear fibrin from the client's central venous catheters?
a. heparin c. urokinase b. warfarin d. enoxaparin
The nurse is planning care for a client receiving an antiretroviral agent. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?
1. Fear 2. Risk for infection 3. Self-care deficit 4. Deficient knowledge