Which of the following preoperative interventions would be contraindicated for the client with acute appendicitis?
A. Keeping the client NPO
B. Administering IV fluids
C. Placing a heating pad on the abdomen
D. Placing the client in a semi-Fowler's position
C
Placing heat on the abdomen increases circulation to the area, which increases inflammation and possibly contributes to perforation.
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A patient participated reluctantly, answered questions with minimal responses and rarely made eye contact during a nursing assessment. What data should be included when documenting the assessment? You may select more than one answer
a. The patient's verbal responses. b. The observation that the patient was uncooperative. c. A description of the patient's behavior during the interview. d. Observations related to the patient's subjective responses. e. Analysis of why the patient did not respond openly during the interview.
A patient with hyperemesis gravidarum asks the nurse what would have happened if she had not come to the hospital. The nurse explains that if untreated, this condition could result in:
a. a large for gestational age infant. b. anorexia nervosa. c. preterm delivery. d. maternal or fetal death.
Which information should the nurse give to a child who is to have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain?
a. "Your head will be restrained during the procedure." b. "You will have to drink a special fluid before the test." c. "You will have to lie flat after the test is finished." d. "You will have electrodes placed on your head with glue."
The nurse is caring for a patient under droplet precautions. What should the nurse wear when providing care to this patient?
1. head covering and gown 2. shoe covering and gown 3. gloves only 4. mask and eye protection or face shield