The nurse is teaching a patient about colostomy care. Which information does the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. The stoma will enlarge within 6 to 8 weeks of surgery.
b. Use a moisturizing soap to cleanse the area around the stoma.
c. Place the colostomy bag on the skin when the skin sealant is still damp.
d. An antifungal cream or powder can be used if a fungal rash develops.
Answer: d. An antifungal cream or powder can be used if a fungal rash develops.
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Which of the following would be the first priority for nurses caring for autistic children?
A. Assist the psychiatrist and mental health team in providing treatments to cure the disorder. B. Determine which of the two different types of autism the child has. C. Discourage and prevent self-destructive behavior. D. Provide behavior modification tools, specifically limit setting and reward systems.
The nurse is inducing the labor of a patient with severe preeclampsia. As labor progresses, fetal intolerance of labor develops. The induction medication is turned off, and the patient is prepared for cesarean birth
Which statement should the nurse include in her preoperative teaching? "Because of your preeclampsia: 1. "You are at higher risk for hypotension after an epidural anesthesia." 2. "You might develop hypertension after a spinal anesthesia." 3. "Your baby might have decreased blood pressure after birth." 4. "Your husband will not be allowed into the operating room."
The intradermal skin test conducted on a patient is positive. What did the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
A. Papules B. A wheal larger than 5 cm from the control and erythema C. Localized, itchy wheal D. Ulceration
A nurse is teaching a patient about the possible adverse effects of oral contraceptives. The nurse evaluates that the patient understands this teaching if which statement is made?
1. "I may experience increased acne while on oral contraceptives." 2. "If I experience chest pain, I will call the clinic immediately." 3. "If I begin to lose more hair than is normal, my dose may need to be adjusted." 4. "Any blurry vision or loss of vision should be reported immediately." 5. "If I notice swelling in my feet, hands, or face, I will notify the clinic."