The nurse is preparing a client for elective surgery. The appropriate description for this type of surgery is:
1. Surgery that involves a high degree of risk.
2. Surgery that normally involves little risk.
3. Surgery that is performed immediately to preserve function.
4. Surgery that is performed to improve the client's life.
4
Rationale: Major surgery involves a high degree of risk.
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A nurse is preparing to administer oral ofloxacin to a patient. While taking the patient's medication history, the nurse learns that the patient takes warfarin and theophylline. The correct action by the nurse is to request an order to:
a. reduce the dose of ofloxacin. b. increase the dose of ofloxacin. c. increase the dose of theophylline. d. monitor coagulation levels.
Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?
a. Complete the initial admission assessment and plan of care. b. Document teaching completed before a diagnostic procedure. c. Instruct a patient about low-fat, reduced sodium dietary restrictions. d. Obtain bedside blood glucose on a patient before insulin administration.
At a toxic dosage, digoxin caused cardiac arrhythmia can be explained by:
A. Causing intracellular Na+ overload B. Stimulating parasympathetic nerve activity C. Blocking AV conduction D. Reducing intracellular ATP concentration E. Causing intracellular Ca2+ overload
A 22-year-old college student is seeking care due to a sudden onset of scrotal pain that worsens when the scrotum is elevated. Which of these client statements indicates the need for further teaching?
A. l have to admit that the prospect of losing a testicle is frightening. B. I really hope the cancer hasn't spread anywhere, because I've read that it's a possibility. C. I am glad I do not have to take antibiotics because I get diarrhea when I do.