The nurse is providing discharge care for a patient who required splenectomy following a motorcycle accident. Which intervention is most important prior to this patient's discharge?
1. Administer required vaccinations.
2. Discuss the risk of sepsis with the patient.
3. Teach leg exercises to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
4. Discuss risk and prevention of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Answer: 1
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A) The mucous membrane is affected. B) The respiratory tract is affected. C) The skin is affected. D) The gastrointestinal tract is affected.
A 31-year-old patient is scheduled to have a hysterectomy in the morning. You have finished her admission assessment and are now developing her care plan
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Medical intervention to prevent metabolic imbalances associated with tumor lysis syndrome includes
a. give Kayexalate for hypokalemia. b. keep urine pH below 7.0. c. fluid restriction. d. dietary restriction of potassium and phosphorus foods.
According to Maslow, after physical needs are met, ____________________ and sociological needs must be satisfied.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).