A nurse recognizes that which of the following would be classified as elective surgeries? Select all that apply
1. A tonsillectomy for a 10-year-old with a history of frequent pharyngitis
2. An appendectomy for a 12-year-old with acute appendicitis
3. A colectomy with colostomy for an 18-year-old with Crohn disease
4. A mastectomy for a 56-year-old with recently diagnosed breast cancer
5. A total hip replacement for an 87-year-old with a fractured femur
ANS: 1, 3, 4
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Select all that apply. A) Can identify areas of need for nursing research B) Is not expected to participate in research until pursuing a higher degree C) Can incorporate research results in client care D) Can participate in research as the principal investigator E) Can participate in nursing research projects
A patient in whom drug therapy has failed several times in the past is readmitted to a hospital to begin therapy for schizophrenia. What will the nurse do to help improve adherence?
a. Encourage the patient to take responsibil-ity for medication management. b. Teach the patient about drug side effects and how to manage them. c. Tell the patient that an abstinence syn-drome will occur if the drug is stopped. d. Tell the patient that the drug may be taken as needed to control symptoms.
A patient with heart failure reports a 5 lb weight gain during the past week and episodes of feeling more short of breath. What is your best response?
a. "These changes are to be expected because you have heart failure." b. "You will probably need a decreased dose of your diuretic drug." c. "I will ask the dietitian to discuss a weight loss diet with you." d. "Your prescriber must be notified because your heart failure is getting worse."
Which are examples of primary and secondary gains that clients diagnosed with SSD: predominately pain, may experience?
1. Primary: chooses to seek a new doctor; Secondary: euphoric feeling from new medications 2. Primary: euphoric feeling from new medications; Secondary: chooses to seek a new doctor 3. Primary: receives get-well cards; Secondary: pain prevents attending stressful family reunion 4. Primary: pain prevents attending stressful family reunion; Secondary: receives get-well cards