The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who has a cesarean birth under general anesthesia scheduled for the next day. Which statement indicates that the client requires additional information? "General anesthesia:
A. Can be accomplished with inhaled gases."
B. Usually involves giving medication into my IV."
C. Will provide good pain relief after the birth."
D. Takes effect faster than an epidural."
C
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A healthy 70-year-old woman confides to the nurse that she has vaginal soreness with some bleeding and white discharge. She is embarrassed and confused because she has not been sexually active for more than a year
The nurse should explain that older women are predisposed to vaginitis for what reason? A) Limited sexual activity B) Lack of proper hygiene C) Reduced response of the immune system D) Age-related changes to vaginal tissue
In order to develop communication skills that promote culturally diverse settings, a nurse would _________
a. teach others how to communicate using the accepted methods of communication b. seek out and participate in learning opportunities that include a focus on communication and diversity c. ask yes/no questions when communication is not effective d. identify colleagues who are best suited to working with clients who are culturally diverse and suggest they care for that patient population
A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is receiving oxygen by nonrebreather mask, but arterial blood gas measurements still show poor oxygenation. As the nurse responsible for this patient's care, you would anticipate a physician order for what action?
a. Perform endotracheal intubation and initiate mechanical ventilation. b. Immediately begin continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) via the patient's nose and mouth. c. Administer furosemide (Lasix) 100 mg IV push immediately (STAT). d. Call a code for respiratory arrest.
Before using a laminar flow hood, the interior surfaces should be cleaned with:
A. methyl alcohol B. chlorhexidine gluconate C. 70% isopropyl alcohol D. 70% ethyl alcohol