A patient in the postanesthesia recovery period is to be extubated. Why does the nurse suction the oral pharynx before extubation?
A) Reduces the risk of laryngospasm
B) Increases mucosal moisture
C) Increases patient comfort
D) Decreases nausea and vomiting
A
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1. the type of cigarettes smoked. 2. genetic predisposition. 3. history of alcohol abuse. 4. type of diet.
When assessing the integument of a 24-hour-old newborn, the nurse notes a pink papular rash with vesicles superimposed on the thorax, back, and abdomen. The nurse should:
1. notify the physician immediately. 2. move the newborn to an isolation nursery. 3. document the finding as erythema toxicum. 4. take the newborn's temperature and obtain a culture of one of the vesicles
Which of the following descriptions is the most accurate example of a rural community?
a. The residents of the community are subject to environmental hazards. b. It takes longer than 30 minutes to get from the community to health care services. c. The community has less than 20,000 residents. d. The residents of the community say, "This is smaller than where I grew up."
You are preparing to give the first dose of antibiotic that is ordered. Referring to L.M.'s
medication administration record, calculate the amount of the antibiotic that you will administer per dose. What will be an ideal response?