For the first 24 hours following surgery, the nurse assesses for bleeding by observing the dressing and the area under the patient every:
a. 30 minutes.
b. 60 minutes.
c. 2 to 4 hours.
d. 5 to 8 hours.
C
The nurse inspects the dressing every 2 to 4 hours for the first 24 hours.
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A) Decreased white blood cell count B) Increased BUN C) Decreased sodium level D) Fluid-filled lungs on chest x-ray
A woman who is 36 weeks pregnant reports to the labor and delivery triage area express-ing concerns that her baby "is not moving." Along with a non-stress test (NST) the nurse might also use _____________ to determine fetal well-being
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A client entered the United States without papers in order to flee persecution. He is considered to be a(n)
A) legal immigrant. B) undocumented worker. C) refugee. D) person of interest.
A patient is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. What is this patient's body mass index?
What will be an ideal response?