A patient is admitted with a subtotal thyroidectomy. She is returned to the surgical unit after a short stay in the postanesthesia care unit. She is receiving fluids intravenously
When this patient has completely recovered from anesthesia, and her vital signs are stable, which position would be most appropriate for her? a. Prone
b. Semi-Fowler's
c. Trendelenburg
d. Supine
B
Postoperative management of this patient includes keeping the bed in semi-Fowler's position, with pillows supporting the head and shoulders. There should be a suction apparatus and tracheotomy tray available for emergency use.
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a. Prevention b. Hospitalization c. Continuous observation d. Restraint
When the skin test shows a redness and swelling a few days after injection, the nurse assesses this as a hypersensitivity reaction of type:
1. I. 2. II. 3. III. 4. IV.
A client with a severe cough has a new order for a hydrocodone-based antitussive. Which history assessment would result in changing the prescription?
1. The client has been unable to sleep for 4 nights due to coughing. 2. The client has a history of lung cancer. 3. Hydrocodone makes the client drowsy. 4. The client has a history of persistent intermittent asthma.
The most important defense mechanism of the external immune system is which of the following?
A. tears B. cilia C. skin D. mucous membranes