A male patient who has had outpatient surgery is unable to void while lying supine. What can the nurse do to facilitate his voiding?
A) Assist him to a standing position.
B) Tell him he has to void to be discharged.
C) Pour cold water over his genitalia.
D) Ask his wife to assist with the urinal.
A
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A. Acute renal failure can result from conditions that cause inadequate kidney perfu-sion. B. Acute renal failure begins with a gradual process of decreased renal function. C. Acute renal failure results in damage to 90% to 95% of nephrons. D. Acute renal failure is irreversible.
The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient obtains an oral temperature reading of 103°F. She contacts the surgeon, obtains an order, and administers acetaminophen 650 mg orally
Which clinical information should the nurse document? Select all that apply. a. Oral temperature reading of 102°F b. The call to the surgeon to obtain the order c. Administering acetaminophen 650 mg orally d. All of the above
A patient has AIDS and reports fever, clumsiness, difficulty with balance and walking, and trouble speaking. What treatment does the healthcare professional educate the patient about?
a. Radiation therapy b. Chemotherapy c. Oral pyrimethamine d. Surgery
For a patient with a pneumothorax, where does the nurse anticipate that the chest tube will be located?
a. Second to third intercostal space (apical), anterior b. Fifth to sixth intercostal space, posterior c. Fifth to sixth intercostal space, lateral d. Mediastinal area