During a sitz bath, you need to carefully observe the person for:
a. Nausea and vomiting
b. Appetite changes
c. Cyanosis at the application site
d. Weakness and faintness
D
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The nurse provides postoperative teaching to a client recovering from cataract removal surgery. Which client statement indicates that preoperative teaching has been effective?
A) "I will be hospitalized for several days recovering from this surgery." B) "I will need to return to activity as soon as possible." C) "I will use the eye drops if I have eye pain" D) "I will notify the doctor if I have itching or redness of the eye after the surgery."
A patient has suffered a spinal cord injury. These patients are prone to having an exaggerated autonomic response triggered by what stimuli?
A) Listening to quiet music B) Placing the patient in semi-Fowler's position C) Voiding D) Constipation
A faculty member asks the nursing students, "Which practice by health care professionals is most important in reducing the incidence of infection?" The students would correctly answer
a. covering a cough with the elbow. b. wearing gloves for all patient contact. c. thorough hand hygiene. d. proper disposal of contaminated materials.
What is the leading cause of unintentional death in children younger than 19 years of age in the United States?
a. Drowning b. Airway obstruction c. Pedestrian injury d. Motor vehicle injuries