The nurse is caring for a presurgical patient. The patient asks the nurse why her height and weight are recorded. How should the nurse respond?
a. "This information helps us to correctly calculate the anesthesia dose."
b. "Height and weight are important predic-tors of blood loss."
c. "This information is used to assess respi-ratory volume."
d. "Height and weight help us anticipate your fluid needs."
A
Height and weight are used to calculate anesthesia dosages.
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1. turning the client every 4 hours. 2. getting an order for a kinetic bed. 3. turning the client using the halo ring. 4. Inspecting the pins for looseness.
Which of the following statements is inaccurate regarding effective teaching plans for home care of prenatal patients, postpartum women, and newborns?
A. Plans are based on the nurse's perceptions of what constitutes essential informa-tion. B. Plans help prevent the woman from getting conflicting information from different care providers. C. Verbal instructions can be reinforced with written instructions. D. Coordination between inpatient facility and home care providers helps prevent duplication of plans.
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A) "How often has this been happening to you?"
B) "Maybe you need some medication to level things out."
C) "Mood swings are completely normal during pregnancy."
D) "Have you been experiencing any thoughts of harming yourself?"