A patient's blood group is B. The nurse knows the patient can receive blood only from donors with what group(s) of blood? Choose all that apply
1) A
2) B
3) O
4) AB
ANS: 2, 3
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A 50-year-old female patient received atropine and meperidine (Demerol) preoperatively. After surgery, the patient complains of mouth dryness. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Preoperative medications decrease saliva production but it is temporary and will improve." B) "This is the result of all of the blood and fluid you lost during surgery." C) "You are probably dehydrated. The IV fluids you are receiving will correct the problem." D) "The preoperative medication causes an electrolyte imbalance making your mouth feel dry."
The physician writes an order for medication to be given every 4 hours prn. How should the nurse administer this drug?
a. Every 4 hours around the clock b. Every 4 hours if the client's condition indicates a need for it c. As many as four times a day d. Every 4 hours if the client asks for it
A patient has been started on therapy of a
continuous infusion of lidocaine after receiving a loading dose of the drug. The nurse will monitor the patient for which adverse effect? a. Drowsiness b. Nystagmus c. Dry mouth d. Convulsions
A preschool age child is being admitted for some diagnostic tests and possible surgery. The nurse planning care should use which statements when explaining procedures to the child? Select all that apply
a. "Fluids will be given through tubing con-nected to a small tiny tube inserted into your arm.". b. "After surgery, we will be doing dressing changes.". c. "You will get a shot before surgery.". d. "The doctor will give you medicine that will help you go into a deep sleep.". e. "We will take you to surgery on a bed on wheels.".