Clients at risk for postoperative infections include all of the following except those who have a history of
A. Previous surgeries.
B. Obesity.
C. Prolonged antibiotic therapy.
D. Corticosteroid therapy.
A
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The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that the teaching was successful?
a. "I can take 800 mg ibuprofen for pain control." b. "I will safely remove and reapply nasal packing daily." c. "My nose will look normal after 24 hours when the swelling goes away." d. "I will keep my head elevated for 48 hours to minimize swelling and pain."
When teaching basic infant safety to the parents of a 3-month-old, the nurse should emphasize:
1. Placing gates at stairways 2. Keeping bathroom doors closed 3. Giving large, hard teething biscuits 4. Removing feeding bibs at bedtime
The nurse is caring for a patient who has an elevated uric acid level. Which of the following could cause this elevated uric acid level? (Select all that apply.)
a. Gastrointestinal bleeding b. Kidney disease c. Steroid use d. Leukemia e. Malnutrition f. Use of thiazide diuretics
The nurse is working with a client who has recently had a colostomy. The client is having difficulty using the supplies that are provided for the ostomy care
The nurse investigates the other types of available supplies and works with the client to see which ones work best for him or her. This is an example of which type of critical thinking strategy? a. Inference b. Problem solving c. Management d. Diagnostic reasoning