Which of the following nursing interventions helps avoid intraoperative complications, reduce cerebral edema, and prevent postoperative vomiting?
A) Restrict fluids before surgery. C) Administer preoperative sedation.
B) Administer prescribed medications. D) Administer an osmotic diuretic.
A
You might also like to view...
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a 5-year-old who weighs 35 pounds. The prescribed single dose is 1-2 mg/kg per day. Which of the following is the appropriate dose range for this child?
A) 8-16 mg B) 16-32 mg C) 35-70 mg D) 70-140 mg
A nurse assesses that a 42-year-old patient lives with her parents and is dependent on them for decisions about her life. Which mental health characteristic is this patient lacking?
a. Reality orientation b. Autonomous behavior c. Spontaneity d. Ethical decision making
Perfusion refers to blood supply to the lungs, through which the lungs receive nutrients and oxygen. What are the two methods of perfusion?
A) The two methods of perfusion are the bronchial and alveolar circulation. B) The two methods of perfusion are the bronchial and capillary circulation. C) The two methods of perfusion are the bronchial and pulmonary circulation. D) The two methods of perfusion are the alveolar and pulmonary circulation.
What action might be taken on a nurse who commits an infraction of the Nurse Practice Act?
a. The nurse is subject to discipline by a court of law. b. The nurse is subject to discipline by the state board of nursing. c. The nurse is subject to discipline by the local chapter of the state nurses associa-tion. d. The nurse is subject to discipline by the National League for Nursing.