An infant has surgery to relieve pyloric stenosis. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would apply in the immediate postoperative period?
A) Excess fluid volume related to increased fluid intake prescribed postoperatively
B) Risk for infection of incision line, related to disruption of skin barrier during surgery
C) Ineffective tissue perfusion related to pressure on heart chambers
D) Anxiety related to new feeding method used postoperatively
B
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A) Arthropathy B) Colitis C) Hepatitis D) Hypotension
Which of the following do expert rural nurses report as benefits of their work? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ability to develop close relationships and give holistic care b. Being able to practice in the community where one lives c. Constant challenges d. Continual growth as an expert generalist e. Higher salary than in urban areas f. Intensity of purpose
The nurse identifies a patient with type 1 diabetes and a history of herpes simplex infection as being at risk for Bell's palsy. Which information should the nurse include in teaching the patient?
a. "You may be able to prevent Bell's palsy by doing facial exercises regularly." b. "Prophylactic treatment of herpes with antiviral agents prevents Bell's palsy." c. "Medications to treat Bell's palsy work only if started before paralysis onset." d. "Call the doctor if you experience pain or develop herpes lesions near the ear."
The client is admitted to a comprehensive rehabilitation center for continuing care following a motor vehicle crash. While the admitting nurse will develop the initial plan of carewho will be involved with the ongoing planning of this client's care?
1. The admitting nurse continues to assume that responsible 2. All nurses who work with the client 3. Everybody involved in this client's care 4. The client and the client's support system