A client has undergone a nasoseptoplasty 2 hours ago. It is a priority for the nurse to assess for which factor?
a. Nasal drainage
b. Bleeding
c. Pain
d. Airway patency
D
Assessing and maintaining a patent airway is always the top priority. The other assessments are important but do not take priority over airway.
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A nurse is admitting a 45-year-old man to the Medical Surgical unit. The patient has a diagnosis of Buerger's disease
While taking the patient's health history he reveals that he smokes about 2 packs of cigarettes a day, has a history of alcohol abuse, and does not exercise. What would be the priority teaching for this patient? A) The lack of exercise, which is the identified cause of Buerger's disease. B) The likelihood that drinking alcohol and not exercising may cause his death in the near future without a significant change in behavior. C) The cigarettes contain nicotine, which is a powerful vasoconstrictor and may cause or aggravate Buerger's disease. D) The fact that alcohol suppresses the immune system, creates high glucose levels, and may cause Buerger's disease.
Joan Lynch, age 72, is undergoing her annual eye exam. Considering her age, which assessment finding is considered normal?
A) Arcus senilis B) Xanthelasma C) Hordeolum D) Nystagmus
The use of ECT is MOST effective in the treatment of which of the following diagnoses?
a. Alzheimer's b. depression c. catatonia d. schizophrenia
The Joint Commission Standard states that the __________, __________, and __________ are accurately identified and clearly communicated during the final verification process before the start of any surgical or invasive procedure
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.