Postoperatively, dysrhythmias occur in patients
a. during the first minute. c. during the first 5 minutes.
b. during the first 2 minutes. d. at any time.
D
Electrocardiographic monitoring is essential in the immediate postoperative recovery period. Dysrhythmias of any type may occur at any time and in any patient during the postoperative period.
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A) Constipation B) Disturbed body image C) Acute confusion D) Imbalanced nutrition: More than body requirements
Case management is an interventional strategy used by health care providers to:
a. advocate for nurses. b. coordinate health care delivery. c. facilitate cost accounting. d. investigate medical errors.
The nurse is documenting care provided to a client. Which action should the nurse take to demonstrate the avoidance of potentially confusing abbreviations when documenting?
1. Documenting vital signs as "TPR." 2. Charting that the "drsg was dry and intact." 3. Transcribing a verbal order as "Carbamazepine 12 mcg/ml IV push daily." 4. Documenting "Client consistently requesting IM MS for pain well before prescribed time." 5. Charting, "Client to be ambulated q.i.d."
Nursing assistants may take orders from doctors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false