Which of the following would indicate that a newly transplanted liver is not functioning properly?
a. Increased serum glucose
b. Low aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
c. Elevated prothrombin time
d. Decreased blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
C
A patient with suspected primary nonfunction of a liver graft demonstrates (1) hemodynamic instability, (2) progressive deterioration of kidney function, (3) coagulopathies and abnormal serum liver function laboratory test results, (4) hypoglycemia, (5) continued ventilatory dependence, and (6) an inability to awaken from anesthesia.
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Which statement best describes a proficient nurse? A proficient nurse is one who:
a. Has little experience with a specified population and uses rules to guide performance. b. Has an intuitive grasp of a clinical situation and quickly identifies the accurate solution. c. Sees actions in the context of daily plans for patients. d. Understands a patient situation as a whole rather than a list of tasks and recognizes the long-term goals for the patient.
The nurse observes the physician palpating the abdomen of a client that is suspected of having acute appendicitis. When the abdomen is pressed in the left lower quadrant the client complains of pain on the right side
What does the nurse understand this assessment technique is referred to? A) Referred pain B) Rebound pain C) Rovsing's sign D) Cremasteric reflex
The nurse assigns client care to a nursing assistant. Which wound care tasks should the nurse assign to the nursing assistant?
1. Apply the hydrocolloid dressing. 2. Assess dimensions of the wound. 3. Report visible drainage on dressing. 4. Change first postoperative dressing.
Patients with paraplegia and tetraplegia are at high risk for all of the following except
A) urinary tract infection. B) contractures. C) vertigo and edema. D) pressure ulcers.