A client who has a history of angina is scheduled for a hernia repair tomorrow. Which of these nursing interventions is MOST likely to prevent postoperative complications for this client?
a. forcing fluids by mouth
b. careful monitoring of intravenous (IV) infusions
c. resuming food intake as soon as possible
d. maintaining a high Fowler's position
B
Clients with a history of cardiovascular disease are prone to developing complications such as dysrhythmias, hypotension, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrest, stroke, shock, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), thrombophlebitis, or pulmonary embolism.
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The student nurse in the perinatal clinic asks why it is so important to screen women for intimate partner violence during the first prenatal visit. What information does the registered nurse provide the student? (Select all that apply.)
A. Approximately one in three women has been a victim of abuse. B. Intimate partner violence is more common than preeclampsia. C. Many women may abuse substances to cope with the violence. D. Partners abuse over 300,000 pregnant women each year. E. Violence rarely occurs for the first time during pregnancy.
What is the name of the vaginal discharge that occurs immediately following delivery?
a. Lochia serosa b. Lochia rubra c. Lochia palatine d. Lochia alba
A client with chronic respiratory failure presents with a pH 7.28, PCO2 54 mm Hg, and HCO3– 25 mEq/L. The nurse recognizes this to indicate which finding?
A) Respiratory alkalosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Respiratory acidosis D) Metabolic acidosis
Risk factors for a hypersensitivity reaction to medication include:
a. past history of allergic reaction to drugs. b. no past history of exposure to the drugs. c. clients currently receiving oral medications. d. all of the above