An appendectomy is being performed on a patient with appendicitis. What is the correct classification for this surgery?
a. Curative
b. Diagnostic
c. Urgent
d. Radical
Answer: a. Curative
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A 25-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who has a facial rash and alopecia tells the nurse, "I never leave my house because I hate the way I look." An appropriate nursing diagnosis for the patient is
a. activity intolerance related to fatigue and inactivity. b. impaired social interaction related to lack of social skills. c. impaired skin integrity related to itching and skin sloughing. d. social isolation related to embarrassment about the effects of SLE.
Fluids make up a large portion of the body. Body fluids are composed of water and electrolytes. Body fluids are divided between two main compartments
The student nurse is making a chart comparing key information about the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartment. Based on this information, which information should be included in the intracellular fluid column on the chart? 1 . Fluid inside the cell 2 . Constitutes about one-half to two-thirds of the total body fluid in an adult 3 . The major ions in intracellular fluid are potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. 4 . Appears mostly as interstitial fluid and intravascular fluid 5 . The volume of intracellular fluid is the most important regulated aspect of body fluid balance. A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 4, 5 C) 2, 3, 4 D) 3, 4, 5
You are using a safety pin and rubber band to secure drainage tubing to bottom linens. What should you do?
a. Follow agency policy. b. Use whichever size rubber band you have. c. Insert the pin through the catheter. d. Point the pin toward the person.
The school nurse is assessing an adolescent who reports getting less than 6 hours of sleep at night. Which consequences of inadequate sleep will the nurse include when responding to the adolescent? Select all that apply
1. Hyperactivity 2. Increased nocturnal emissions 3. Increased risk of automobile accidents when driving 4. Moodiness 5. An inability to perform well at school