A patient is scheduled for total hip replacement surgery. What medication should the nurse provide to the patient prior to the surgical procedure?
A. Antacid
B. Antibiotic
C. Anticholinergic
D. Antiemetic
Answer: B
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The student nurse studying the anatomy of the urinary tract learns that the tubular components of the nephron are divided into four parts, and the part that drains the Bowman capsule is the:
A) loop of Henle. B) collecting tubule. C) distal convoluted tubule. D) proximal convoluted tubule.
During a staff meeting, the new nurse manager informs the staff that they will be getting an e-mail account that will need to be checked every day for information from the manager. The veteran nurse responds by stating:
1. "That sounds like a great idea.". 2. "I would rather get the information directly from you.". 3. "Can we e-mail one another?" 4. "Can we access the e-mail from home?"
When transferring a person:
a. The person's strong side moves first b. The person's weak side moves first c. The side closest to you moves first d. The person's right side moves first
Which assessment findings would the nurse evaluate as possibly indicating an inflammatory response?
1. Pain, fever, and tremors 2. Fever, change in level of consciousness, and tremors 3. Pain, irritability, and change in level of consciousness 4. Fever, aches and pains, and lethargy