A nurse is working on a presurgical floor and is assessing patients who will receive isoflurane as part of balanced anesthesia for surgery
For which of the following patients will the nurse plan for a longer recovery period and a greater potential for adverse effects from isoflurane?
A) A 32-year-old male with a history of drug abuse
B) A 27-year-old female who weighs 298 pounds
C) A 45-year-old male with a history of cigarette smoking and asthma
D) A 53-year-old female with a history of alcohol abuse
B
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A nurse is discussing treatment options with a client whose life has been negatively impacted by claustrophobia. Which of the following commonly used behavioral therapies for phobias should the nurse explain to the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Benzodiazepine therapy 2. Systematic desensitization 3. Imploding (flooding) 4. Assertiveness training 5. Aversion therapy
During a discussion of concern about approaches used with aggressive patients in the Emergency Department, several staff members express concern for their safety. As a leader, the nurse man-ager should:
a. Look directly at speakers and acknowl-edge their comments. b. Promise to implement each suggestion that is made. c. Implement the idea that receives the most discussion. d. Listen but implement the plan that she had in mind before the discussion began.
What is the BEST method for preventing lung cancer?
a. annual physical examinations b. smoking cessation, including exposure to secondhand smoke c. protecting oneself in the workplace or at school from exposure to carcinogens such as asbestos d. supporting efforts to decrease air pollution
Which of the following statements is accurate when you are removing a seborrheic keratosis lesion using liquid nitrogen?
a. Do not use lidocaine as it may potentiate bleeding. b. Pinch the skin taut together. c. Use gel foam to control bleeding. d. This should only be performed by a dermatologist.