A client who has opted to undergo a surgery to repair one of his heart valves and replace it with an allograft heart valve needs to know the advantage of it. Which of the following would be your answer to such a client?
A) It lasts for 20 years.
B) It has better blood flow characteristics.
C) It is highly available.
D) It is less expensive.
B
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What should the nurse use for mouth care in an older client who is unable to perform teeth brushing independently?
1. Nystatin 2. Chlorhexidine (Peridex) 3. Lemon and glycerin swabs 4. Undiluted hydrogen peroxide
When a baby is born with congenital scoliosis, the nurse should also assess for problems with which other organs?
A) Heart and lungs B) Liver and kidneys C) Heart and kidneys D) Lungs and liver
The handgrasps of the client with acidosis have diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. What is the nurse's best first action?
A. Assess the client's rate, rhythm, and depth of respiration. B. Measure the client's pulse and blood pressure. C. Document the findings as the only action. D. Notify the physician.
When making rounds, the nurse finds a patient who is not able to sleep because of surgery in the morning. Which therapeutic response is most appropriate?
a. "It will be okay. Your surgeon will talk to you in the morning." b. "Why can't you sleep? You have the best surgeon in the hospital." c. "Don't worry. The surgeon ordered a sleeping pill to help you sleep." d. "It must be difficult not to know what the surgeon will find. What can I do to help?"