The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient is aware that the patient should void ____ to _____ hours postsurgery
ANS:
6 to 8
6, 8
Urinary output should be obvious 6 to 8 hours postsurgery. If urinary output has not begun, a catheter may be inserted.
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A patient with uremic pericarditis has a friction rub. What is the best technique for the nurse to follow when auscultating the friction rub?
A) Position the patient supine and auscultate with the bell portion of the stethoscope. B) Position the patient sitting up and learning forward and auscultate with the diaphragm of the stethoscope. C) Instruct the patient to stand upright and auscultate with the diaphragm of the stethoscope. D) Position the patient on his left side and auscultate with the bell portion of the stethoscope.
The type of anesthesia that uses a combination of drugs to reduce the level of consciousness and provides amnesia is _________________ __________
ANS:
A patient has suffered a spinal cord injury. These patients are prone to having an exaggerated autonomic response triggered by what stimuli?
A) Listening to quiet music B) Placing the patient in semi-Fowler's position C) Voiding D) Constipation
A patient who is taking furosemide [Lasix] and digoxin will begin taking captopril [Capoten]. The nurse is providing information about the drug. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I can use acetaminophen for analgesia if needed." b. "I should stop taking the Lasix about a week before starting the Capoten." c. "I should take this medication on a full stomach." d. "I will need to have blood tests done every 2 weeks for a few months."