Which postoperative assessment is a priority for the client who has undergone peripheral nerve repair?
A. Removing the Ace bandage every 8 hours and flexing the extremity
B. Assessment of the skin surrounding the cast
C. Testing the distal extremity for sensation
D. Elevation of the extremity
B
The nurse assesses the skin surrounding the cast hourly for tightness, warmth, and color. If the cast is too tight, the nurse notifies the physician immediately.
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The behavior continues even though the nurse has received verbal and written warnings. Which course of action would be most appropriate at this time? 1. Issue a written warning from the CNO. 2. Place the nurse on suspension pending a new investigation into the complaints. 3. Terminate the nurse. 4. Transfer the nurse to another department under another manager.
Which observation by the nurse indicates that an adolescent's cognitive thinking is developing at an expected level?
A) Adolescent says that all plastic remote controls break easily. B) Adolescent asks the mother to provide the sharp item needed to cut meat. C) Adolescent explains how working a part-time job will help pay for a car. D) Adolescent tells the parent that the dog moved the bicycle into the driveway.
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1. semiprivate room. 2. private room,but not in isolation. 3. private room,in protective isolation. 4. private room,in respiratory isolation