A nurse on a postsurgical unit is aware of the high incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) among hospitalized patients. What nursing action has the greatest potential to prevent PE among hospital patients?
A) Passive range of motion exercises for the upper and lower extremities
B) Early ambulation and the use of compression stockings
C) Incentive spirometry and deep breathing and coughing exercises
D) Maintenance of SpO2 levels ?90% using supplementary oxygen
B
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The nurse is evaluating the components of the computer system used in the healthcare organization. Which should the nurse realize about the functions of the clinical information system and administrative information system?
Select all that apply. A) They serve as tools to manage finances. B) They are used to store demographics. C) The systems are separate. D) The systems support each other. E) They are two independent systems.
Which of the following is true for goals/outcomes for collaborative problems?
1) They are monitored only by other disciplines. 2) They are usually sensitive to nursing interventions. 3) They state that a complication will not occur. 4) They state only broad performance criteria.
Which process of aging is responsible for loss in height?
1) Thinning of intervertebral discs 2) Decreased subcutaneous fat 3) Muscle atrophy 4) Arthritis
A pt os diagnosed with kidney cancer and the HCP recommends the best therapy. which treatment does the nurse anticipate teaching the pt about?
a. chemotherapy b. surgical removal c. hormonal therapy d. radiation therapy