After surgery for an ileal conduit, the nurse should closely assess the client for the occurrence of which of the following complications related to pelvic surgery?
a) Peritonitis.
b) Thrombophlebitis.
c) Ascites.
d) Inguinal hernia.
Answer: b) Thrombophlebitis.
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Which is the most important factor in whether a conflict will be perceived or felt between two nurses?
1. How well the nurses know and trust each other 2. If the nurses are on the same job level 3. The congruence of the nurse's values and beliefs 4. Whether or not the nurses perform the same roles
A client is to take a medication every 6 hours. The first dose is 6:30 AM. What time will the client take the next two doses?
a. Traditional time _________________ b. International time ________________
Which member of the surgical team administers anesthetics and monitors the patient's status throughout the procedure?
a. Surgeon b. Circulating nurse c. Perfusionist d. Anesthesiologist
A client who describes his pain as 6 on a scale of 1 to 10 is classified as having which of the following?
A. Mild pain B. Mild to moderate pain C. Moderate to severe pain D. Very severe pain