A nurse reminds a patient, who is to have a partial laryngectomy, that the temporary tracheosto-my that he will have after the original surgery will be closed within _____ days
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
5
five
The temporary tracheostomy, which is done as part of the partial laryngectomy surgery, is usually closed 5 days after the original surgery.
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A nursing instructor is preparing a lesson plan related to the history of the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following facts would be appropriate to include? (Select all that apply.)
1. Between 1950 and 1970, little was written about PTSD. 2. During the 1970s and 1980s, there was a major increase in research on PTSD. 3. During the 1970s and 1980s, much research was related to World War II veterans. 4. PTSD did not appear until the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III). 5. PTSD did not appear until the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
A client has tension headaches. The nurse recommends massage as a treatment for tension headaches. How does massage help clients with tension headaches?
A) Reduces hypotension B) Increases appetite C) Relaxes muscles D) Relieves migraines
Which of the following is a manifestation of panic anxiety?
A) Tense muscles B) Narrowed perception C) Fragmented thoughts D) Intact reality
The nurse assesses that a client has a smooth, beefy red tongue. Which intervention does the nurse implement for this client?
a. Administer prescribed oral iron supple-ments. b. Monitor the daily white blood cell count. c. Provide a diet high in green leafy vegeta-bles. d. Perform more frequent mouth care.