S.P.'s primary care provider has seen him and wants you to schedule him for an ankle-brachial index (ABI) test to determine the presence of arterial blood flow obstruction. You confirm the time and date of the procedure and then call S.P. at home
What will you tell S.P. to do to prepare for the tests?
Instruct him not to smoke for at least 30 minutes before the test because nicotine creates
constriction of the peripheral arteries and alters the test results. In addition, instruct him to wear
clothes that are easy to remove or pull up or down because BP cuffs will be placed on both arms and
legs. He will need to lie still during the test. Inform him that the test is painless and takes about 30
minutes and that he can eat before the test.
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A. Reporting the incident to your supervisor. B. Ignoring the situation and hoping it goes away. C. Documenting the incident to keep the facts fresh in your mind. D. Seeking support from your friends, relatives, and state associations.
Which entry on the MAR was transcribed with all necessary information?
A. Probanthine B. None C. Dilantin D. Digoxin
The nursing assistive person is taking vital signs and reports that a patient's blood pressure is abnormally low. The nurse should
a. Have the nursing assistive person retake the blood pressure. b. Ignore the report and have it rechecked at the next scheduled time. c. Retake the blood pressure herself and assess the patient's condition. d. Have the nursing assistive person assess the patient's other vital signs.
You are assigned to shave Mrs. Desmond's operative site. She becomes fearful because the area you are shaving is so large. You should explain to her that
A. the incision will be the size of the area. B. the area being shaved is much larger than the incision size. C. she should speak with the physician about her concerns. D. she will get an infection if you do not shave the area.