A nurse is caring for a client after lung surgery. What device and technique should the
nurse teach the client to use in order to prevent atelectasis?
A) Incentive spirometer, inhale deeply
B) Straw, blow slowly
C) Peak flow meter, blow out forcefully
D) Wound-suction device, inflate every 4 hours
A
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Complementary and alternative therapies have many benefits for the childbearing family and others. However, many of these remedies have associated risks. Which of the following situations would be considered risks? Select all that apply
1. Getting a massage from a licensed massage therapist for back pain, prescribed by the primary caregiver 2. Trying out a homeopathic medicine from a friend to reduce swelling in the legs 3. Getting a chiropractic treatment for low back pain due to discomforts of pregnancy without telling the primary health care provider 4. Taking an herbal preparation suggested by a health food store worker for treatment of leg pain 5. Joining a group that practices tai chi weekly to help with physical fitness and movement Correct
When checking laboratory values on a client recovering from a fracture of the left femur, the nurse would expect to find which of the following changes?
A) an increase in alkaline phosphatase B) an increase in uric acid C) a decrease in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) D) a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA)
The school nurse teaches adolescents that the detrimental long-term effects of tanning are what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Vitamin D deficiency b. Premature aging of the skin c. Exacerbates acne outbreaks d. Increased risk for skin cancer e. Possible phototoxic reactions
The nurse is not sure that the procedure the patient requires is the best possible for the situation. Perhaps the quickest way for her to review the research on the topic would be to utilize:
a. CINAHL b. PubMed c. MEDLINE d. The Cochrane Library