After consulting with his urologist, A.B. has decided to have his prostate removed with the laparoscopic
procedure. He is planning on having surgery in 2 weeks but is concerned about the possible consequences of surgery.
Identify the major immediate postoperative concerns for A.B.
Bleeding and pain
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A child has received a diagnosis of Addison's disease, and the nurse is providing health education to the child's family around hormone replacement therapy
When planning this child's care, the nurse should know that hormone replacement therapy constitutes a risk for what nursing diagnosis? A) Latex allergic response B) Deficient fluid volume C) Delayed growth and development D) Impaired gas exchange
A researcher is studying the way that ICU nurses prioritize the charting responsibilities for their 12-hour shift
The researcher happens to discover that nurses are administering medications as close to the ordered times as possible but consistently charting the times at which medications are ordered, not the time they are actually administered, even though that may be two or three hours later. What could the researcher do with this information? (Select all that apply.) a. The researcher makes the nurse manager aware of the finding, after the study data have all been collected, because this is essentially a medication charting error. b. Nothing. This is not a focus of the study, and the information must be suppressed. c. The researcher takes time to educate individual nurses, so that they understand that what they are doing is not honest. d. The researcher includes the findings in the article, stating that this is a time-saving strategy, since the computer allows charting of meds when ordered (instead of when administered) as a block, saving time. e. The researcher reports this information under Serendipitous Discoveries in the article that results from the study.
With regard to the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs), nurses should be aware that
a. Return to fertility can take several weeks after the device is removed. b. IUDs containing copper can provide an emergency contraception option if inserted within a few days of unprotected intercourse. c. IUDs offer the same protection against sexually transmitted diseases as the diaphragm. d. Consent forms are not needed for IUD insertion.
Prior to conducting an eye assessment, which statement by the nurse is appropriate to prepare the client for the examination process?
A. "You can choose which eye to cover during your assessment." B. "Apply pressure to the eye while it is covered during the examination." C. "You will need to stand 10 feet from the chart for an accurate assessment." D. "Are you able to read English words?"