The lymphatic system is able to pump lymph independently of the cardiovascular system
A) True
B) False
B
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In the discharge teaching plan for a client with breast augmentation, the nurse would explain that the client should
a. avoid touching the breasts. b. perform full range-of-motion arm exercises a week after surgery. c. sleep on her back in a head-elevated position for a week. d. take aspirin for pain relief and to decrease inflammation.
A client had a uterine artery embolization and has just returned to the nursing unit. She is asking when she can get up to go to the bathroom. Which question does the nurse ask during hand-off report?
a. "Was a vascular closure device used?" b. "What was her estimated blood loss?" c. "Is there an order for a catheter?" d. "When was the client's last sedation?"
A client having complaints of right upper quadrant pain is scheduled for an ultrasound of the gallbladder. The nurse explains the test will help to identify:
A) presence of gallstones. B) presence of an abdominal aneurysm. C) ability of the gallbladder to store and excrete bile. D) blockages in the common bile duct and sphincter of Oddi.
The parent of a newborn is concerned because the baby has a quarter-sized, raised, and reddened hemangioma on the lower abdomen. What information should the nurse provide?
1. Surgery will be required to remove this lesion. 2. Because of their bright red color, these lesions are called raspberry hemangiomas. 3. Chances are good that this hemangioma will go away on its own by the time the child reaches age 9. 4. This hemangioma is caused by birth trauma and will clear up in the same time period as a bruise heals.