When taking postoperative vital signs, you should
A) monitor the temperature every 15 minutes.
B) count the pulse and respiration for one full minute.
C) discontinue monitoring one hour after the patient returns.
D) discontinue monitoring when you think the patient is stable.
B
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a. Coping skills b. General appearance c. Value and belief systems d. Cultural, spiritual, and occupational interests e. Potential for engaging in inappropriate behavior
A female client admitted to a mental health facility for depression is frequently asking for help in deciding on what foods to choose for her meals, as well as which activities she should participate in. Which stage of illness is she experiencing?
a. Dependency b. Symptoms c. Recovery and rehabilitation d. Sick role
A client is being treated with anastrozole (Arimidex) for breast cancer. The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client. Which intervention is the highest priority?
a. Teach the client to weigh herself each day at the same time. b. Instruct the client to keep a symptom journal for menopausal symptoms. c. Monitor the client closely for evidence of osteoporosis. d. Review the client's dietary habits to pre-vent weight gain.
On the Fahrenheit temperature scale water freezes at ________ degrees and boils at __________
degrees. A. 32, 212 B. 30, 100 C. 37, 100 D. 0, 212