The nurse is assessing an abdominal wound in the postoperative period. Which of the following signs would alert the nurse to an infection?
A)
Edges well approximated
B)
Sutures in place
C)
Edges warm to the touch
D)
Absence of bleeding
C
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A) Finish the bottle of nasal spray to clear the infection effectively. B) Nasal spray can be shared between family members only. C) Administer the nasal spray in a prone position. D) Overuse of nasal spray may cause rebound congestion.
A 45-year-old woman is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy. She is a nonsmoker and has been taking opioid medications for pain control. She has a history of asthma and hypertension and is 20 pounds overweight
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1. Reproductive information is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act (HIPAA). 2. Teens cannot get birth control without a parent's consent. 3. Records are available to anyone who wishes to access them. 4. Parents can legally access all medical records of their minor children, which limits confidentiality.
What is the rule for analyzing evaluation data?
A. Before making any recommendations, interpretation and judgment are necessary. B. Following historical precedent of the agency in its use of evaluation data is the wisest approach. C. Review the literature and try to be consistent with what others in community health are doing. D. The nurse should use the Omaha System because it is the most helpful and most commonly used system.