After undergoing a modified radical mastectomy, a client is transferred to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Which nursing action is best to delegate to an experienced LPN/LVN?
a. Monitoring the client's dressing for any signs of bleeding
b. Documenting the initial assessment on the client's chart
c. Communicating the client's status report to the charge nurse on the surgical unit
d. Teaching the client about the importance of using pain medication as needed
Answer: a. Monitoring the client's dressing for any signs of bleeding
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which he is unfamiliar on a client's insurance form. To discern the criteria used to establish this diagnosis, the nurse should consult the a. DSM-IV-TR. b. Nursing Diagnosis Manual. c. a psychiatric nursing textbook. d. a behavioral health reference manual.
Biological variation, an important cultural consideration, may account for which of the following differences in Asians when compared to Caucasians?
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The brainstem contains which of the following structures?
a. The cerebrum b. The pons c. The cerebellum d. The cerebral cortex
The nurse is teaching new parents how to communicate with their infant. Which response by the parents indicates accurate understanding of the information presented?
1. "I will prop the bottle while my baby is in the carseat so that I can cook dinner." 2. "I will use a low-pitched voice while talking to my baby as this is most appropriate." 3. "I will unwrap my baby when she is upset to allow interaction with the environment." 4. "I will talk and sing to my baby while I am providing daily care, including diaper changes."