What code is assigned as an additional diagnosis for patients receiving preoperative evaluations
What will be an ideal response?
condition for reason for surgery
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Which of the following medications that have been known to precipitate delirium? (Select all that apply.)
1. Antineoplastic agents 2. H2-receptor antagonists 3. Antihypertensives 4. Corticosteroids 5. Lipid-lowering agents
The nurse is preparing a client for a bone biopsy and aspiration. The client asks, "Will this be painful?" How does the nurse respond?
a. "The procedure is always done under general anesthesia." b. "The biopsy lasts for only 2 minutes." c. "There is a chance that you may have pain." d. "You can relieve pain with guided im-agery."
The nurse delegates the application of an external urinary catheter to nursing assistive personnel (NAP), including application of an external urinary catheter. Which aspect of applying the ex-ternal catheter must the nurse perform?
a. Placing the adhesive from the kit to hold the catheter in place b. Checking the condition of the penis and scrotum before the procedure c. Providing perineal care before catheter placement d. Allowing a space between the tip of the penis and the catheter
The nurse caring for pregnant clients realizes that which client is most likely to have a newborn at risk for mortality or morbidity?
1. 16-year-old primipara, began prenatal care at 30 weeks 2. 23-year-old primipara, low socioeconomic status, unmarried 3. 28-year-old G2 P1001, history of gestational diabetes 4. 37-year-old G8 P2323, works in a chemical factory