A patient who has had a total parathyroidectomy has returned to the unit from PACU. The nurse caring for the patient knows to assess for what complication following this surgery?
A) Muscle twitching
B) Hypercalcemia
C) Hemorrhage
D) Fatigue
A
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A 78-year-old man has a history of a cerebrovascular accident. The nurse notes that when he walks, his left arm is immobile against the body with flexion of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and fingers and adduction of the shoulder
His left leg is stiff and extended and circumducts with each step. What type of gait disturbance is this individual experiencing? a. Scissors gait b. Cerebellar ataxia c. Parkinsonian gait d. Spastic hemiparesis
A 79-year-old woman has been admitted to the hospital with a gastrointestinal bleed
She is currently receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells as well as an infusion of pantoprazole (Protonix), a proton-pump inhibitor, to help stop her bleeding. What care setting is most appropriate for this patient? A) Transitional care B) Outpatient unit C) Acute rehabilitative unit D) Acute care unit
The population nurse is reviewing goals with a newly hired case manager. Which goal should the nurse identify as being system-centered?
1. Reduced duplication of services. 2. Better coordination of care. 3. Access to affordable services. 4. Ability to function independently.
After identifying problems and etiologies and prior to writing a nursing diagnosis statement, the nurse would:
a. Verify the nursing diagnosis with the patient b. Verify information with the primary care provider c. Check the medical diagnosis for consistency in treatments d. Review the data and the diagnosis with another nurse