The nurse is concerned that a patient is at increased risk of developing a pulmonary embolus and develops a plan of care for prevention to include which of the following?
a. Antiseptic oral care
b. Bed rest with head of bed elevated
c. Coughing and deep breathing
d. Mobility
D
Mobility helps to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolus. Oral care, head of bed elevation, and coughing and deep breathing assist in preventing pneumonia.
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A nurse assesses clients with potential endocrine disorders. Which clients are at high risk for hypopituitarism? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 20-year-old female with benign pituitary tumors b. A 32-year-old male with diplopia c. A 41-year-old female with anorexia nervosa d. A 55-year-old male with hypertension e. A 60-year-old female who is experiencing shock f. A 68-year-old male who has gained weight recently
A clinic nurse is assessing a 16 year-old girl with menstrual complaints. When the nurse learns that the client has had a recent infibulation, the nurse should
a. call the local authorities. b. find a smaller speculum. c. educate the client about perineal hygiene. d. tell the parents this is not done in this country.
The client who is being treated for endometritis is placed in the Fowler position because it:
a. promotes comfort and rest. b. facilitates drainage of lochia. c. prevents spread of infection to the urinary tract. d. decreases tension on the reproductive organs.
How does the procedure change when a nurse collects a midstream urine specimen from a woman versus a man?
1. Women should be taught to begin their stream before collecting the specimen. 2. Women would be provided with three antimicrobial wipes, whereas men would be provided with only one or two. 3. Men should be taught not to touch the inside of the collection container or the lid. 4. Men should be taught to fill the container no more than one-half to one-third full.