A nurse is caring for a 50-year-old client who underwent abdominal surgery. Which
must the nurse ensure specifically to prevent the occurrence of atelectasis in this client?
A) Ask the client not to walk about immediately after the surgery
B) Place an abdominal binder firmly over the incision and lower chest
C) Ensure that the incision area is supported and splinted with a pillow when taking a
deep breath
D) Avoid administering analgesics to the client to prevent complications
C
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The parent of a child newly diagnosed with cancer verbalizes regret to the nurse for not seeking earlier medical attention for the child's symptoms. Which of the following responses would be most therapeutic?
1. "Many types of cancer are difficult to diagnose, and might not show early symptoms." 2. "You may feel guilty, but you should not blame yourself." 3. "Most cancers can be treated easily." 4. "Early diagnosis is not significant in the diagnosis and management of cancer."
The school nurse happens to observe a child pulling a pill out of a backpack and preparing to take it. What action will the nurse take?
a. Ask the child to describe the medication, dose, and reason for taking it. b. Ask the child to keep all pills in the nurse's office. c. Call the child's provider for a telephone order to give the medication. d. Contact the child's parent to request a properly labeled prescription.
A client is beginning therapy with prescribed terazosin for treatment of BPH. Based on the nurse's understanding of the action of this drug, the nurse would identify which nursing diagnosis as most likely?
A) Acute Pain B) Risk for Injury C) Impaired Mucous Membranes D) Deficient Knowledge
The therapeutic blood level for theophylline (Xanthines) is
a. 5 to 10 mg/dL. b. 10 to 20 mg/dL. c. 20 to 30 mg/dL. d. 35 to 45 mg/dL.