A patient is admitted to the CCU after aneurysm clipping. What is the best nursing strategy to prevent complications?
A) Group care tasks to allow longer rest periods
B) Keep head elevated and in neutral position
C) Suction every 30 minutes to maintain airway
D) Keep monitor alarm volume on "high"
B
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If only a small volume of sperm is discharged into the vagina, an insufficient amount of enzymes might be released when sperm encounters the ovum. What would be the result for pregnancy?
1. The block to polyspermy (cortical reaction) would not occur. 2. The fertilized ovum would be unable to implant in the uterus. 3. Sperm would be unable to penetrate the zona pellucida of the ovum. 4. Peristalsis of the fallopian tube would decrease, making it difficult for the ovum to enter the uterus.
Which activity would be a constructive outlet for tension and anxiety while enhancing self-esteem for a patient with adjustment disorder with anxious mood?
a. Knitting scarves for a homeless shelter b. Painting a "paint-by-number" scenic picture c. Working on a large, colorful picture puzzle d. Engaging in regular, age-appropriate physical exercise
A first-year nursing student is assigned to care for a dying patient. To best prepare for this assignment, the student should:
A. complete a course on death and dying. B. be able to control his or her own emotions about death. C. compare this experience to the death of a family member. D. develop a personal understanding of his or her own feelings about grief and death.
The nurse makes arrangements to promote normal circadian rhythm in a long-term care facility by ensuring that all rooms have:
a. bright lights during the daytime. b. dim lights to promote relaxation. c. appropriate environmental temperature. d. curtains for privacy.