Which statement made by a client after corneal transplantation indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will wear an eye shield at night for at least 1 month."
b. "I will avoid bending at the waist and straining when moving my bowels."
c. "I won't worry if I have increased tearing, because it is normal."
d. "I'll notify the ophthalmologist if any signs of rejection occur."
C
Aqueous humor can leak from the incision site if wound closure is incomplete. Any fluid coming from the eye in the early postoperative period needs to be checked by the provider.
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A. Assist the woman to a left lateral position. B. Decrease the rate of the intravenous solution. C. Document the fetal heart rate and variability. D. Request that the provider apply a fetal scalp electrode.
The nurse is assessing a patient's skin for signs of impaired skin integrity. Which finding by the nurse is considered a major manifestation?
a. Burn b. Laceration c. Pressure ulcer d. Infection
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a. It follows the distinct order of the nursing process, with each step of the process separate and without repetition. b. It requires formal blocks of learning time that are planned during the shift. c. It is a continuous activity that occurs during hospitalization and beyond. d. It ends at the point of discharge.
Randomness is less important to quantitative researchers than to qualitative researchers
A) True B) False