A patient is taking procainamide (Pronestyl) for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse will monitor the patient for which possible adverse effect?
a. Bradycardia
b. Shortened QT interval
c. Dyspnea
d. Diarrhea
ANS: D
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The nurse examines the client's postoperative wound and finds it is red, warm to touch, and edematous. The nurse interprets this to mean the wound is in the:
1. Inflammatory stage of wound healing. 2. Exudate stage of wound healing. 3. Reparative stage of wound healing. 4. Pre-inflammatory stage of wound healing.
The nurse is giving report to the next shift and is using the situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR) framework for communication. Which of these statements reflects the Background portion of the report?
a. "I'm worried that his gastrointestinal bleeding is getting worse." b. "We need an order for oxygen." c. "My name is Ms. Smith, and I'm giving the report on Mrs. X in room 1104." d. "He is 4 days postoperative, and his incision is open to air."
The nurse is preparing to insert a patient's ordered NG tube. What factor should the nurse recognize as a risk for incorrect placement?
A) The patient is obese and has a "short neck." B) The patient is agitated. C) The patient has a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). D) The patient is being treated for pneumonia.
Why is CDS important for healthcare institutions? (Select all that apply)
a. It can reduce the need for registered nurses. b. It can help reduce medical errors. c. It is a required element of Meaningful Use regulations. d. It can help improve care value.