A nurse teaches deep breathing exercises to a patient scheduled for surgery. In which of the following perioperative phases would this action occur?
A) Preoperative
B) Intraoperative
C) Postoperative
D) None of the above
A
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An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the nurse most safely administer this drug?
A) Hang the drug by piggyback with lactated Ringer's and infuse over several hours to minimize the risk of infusion reaction B) Infuse the drug over 2 to 4 hours into a central line using an infusion pump C) Flush the patient's central line with normal saline and infuse the amphotericin B by intravenous push over 5 to 7 minutes. D) Place the patient on a constant infusion of amphotericin B at a rate determined by the patient's body weight.
When planning to terminate an employee, the nurse manager needs to plan:
1. A follow-up evaluation. 2. An agreed-upon corrective action. 3. To provide accurate documentation. 4. A continuity of care in-service.
A grounded theory often has as a theoretical underpinning which of the following?
A) An ideational theory B) Symbolic interactionism C) Phenomenology D) The Theory of Human Becoming
A patient prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia) has developed swelling around the eyes, nose, and lips. What is your priority action at this time?
a. Elevate the head of the bed. b. Notify the prescriber. c. Assess the patient's airway. d. Check the patient's blood pressure.