A client has undergone an incision and drainage of an anorectal abscess. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this client?
A. Pack the rectum with iodoform gauze.
B. Assist the client with sitz baths several times per day.
C. Administer daily enemas to keep the surgical area free of stool.
D. Place the client in a prone position for 8 hours after the surgery.
B
Sitz baths help promote perineal comfort.
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a. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol). b. Educate the client on amputation. c. Place the client on contact isolation. d. Refer the client to the wound care nurse.
The nurse is preparing to perform an endocervical swab. Which equipment will the nurse require to collect this specimen? Select all that apply
1. Microscopic slides. 2. Saline. 3. Cytobrush. 4. Cotton applicator. 5. Fixative.
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A) Increased risk for hypertensive episodes B) Increased risk for severe convulsions C) Increased risk for hyperpyretic episodes D) Increased risk for cardiac arrhythmias
The nurse researcher is examining the factors that lead to liver cancer. What does the nurse recognize begins the process of cellular transformation in liver cancer?
A) Autoimmunity B) Allergic reaction C) Infection D) Inflammation