Which care activity for a patient with a paralytic ileus is appropriate for the registered nurse (RN) to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Auscultation for bowel sounds
b. Nasogastric (NG) tube irrigation
c. Applying petroleum jelly to the lips
d. Assessment of the nares for irritation
c. Applying petroleum jelly to the lips
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Which of the following statements best conveys an aspect of the use of beta-blockers? A) They can be used to treat supraventricular arrhythmias and decrease automaticity by depressing phase 4 of the action potential. B) They inhibit the potassium current and repolarization, extending the action potential and refractoriness. C) They counteract arrhythmias and tachycardias by increasing vagal stimulation. D) They decrease myocardial oxygen demand by blocking the release of intracellular calcium ions.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just returned to the post-surgical unit following renal surgery. When assessing the patient's output from surgical drains, the nurse should assess what parameters? Select all that apply
A) Quantity of output B) Color of the output C) Visible characteristics of the output D) Odor of the output E) pH of the output
A patient has a defect in the arachnoid villi. What finding would the healthcare professional expect to note?
a. Production of excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) b. Ischemia in the choroid plexuses c. Cloudy cerebral spinal fluid on analysis d. Absorption of too little cerebrospinal fluid
The spouse accompanies a pregnant client to a prenatal visit. Which question should the nurse use to determine the amount of anticipatory guidance the spouse will need?
1. "What kind of work do you do?" 2. "How moody has your wife been lately?" 3. "What furniture have you gotten for the baby?" 4. "How are you feeling about becoming a father?"