A client is scheduled for a joint replacement surgery. Which of the following actions should a nurse take at this stage?
A) Ensure adequate fluid intake before the surgery.
B) Withhold intake of solid food before the surgery.
C) Withhold administration of aspirin before the surgery.
D) Ensure adequate sleep before the surgery.
C
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The nurse administers a vaginal suppository. What information should the nurse include in patient teaching about postadministration care?
a. Use a tampon to hold the suppository in place. b. Place a perineal pad in her underpants when getting up. c. Expect a moderate localized burning and itching. d. Remain in the semi-Fowler's position for 2 hours.
The physician ordered an intravenous medication for a patient with nausea. The patient asks the nurse how it will help his nausea. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "We have more intravenous drugs for nausea than we do oral drugs." 2. "If you take an oral medication, you will just vomit it up." 3. "This will work much faster for your nausea." 4. "You can't have anything by mouth, so will receive the medication intravenously."
In administering medications, the six rights include client, drug, route, time, and documentation. What is the sixth right?
A) Heart rate B) Dosage C) Intrathecal D) Pain level
When performing a fingerstick, the phlebotomist should avoid:
a.) sites that are swollen b.) sites that appear infected c.) previously punctured sites d.) all of the above