The nurse is caring for a client in the preoperative phase of surgery. Nursing interventions include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Checking to be sure ordered test results or place in the medical record
2. Performing preoperative teaching
3. Assessing vital signs and pain
4. Encouraging deep breathing
5. Encouraging client to turn from side to side
1,2
Rationale: Preparing the client's chart with the results from preoperative diagnostic or screening tests and examinations is a preoperative nursing responsibility
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a. Functional limitations are used to determine if an individual is disabled. b. Functional limitations are not easily objectified and measured. c. The model does not distinguish between genetic limitations and limitations imposed by injury or illness. d. Persons are or are not limited according to choices they make.
A preschooler is receiving home oxygen therapy. Tomorrow is his birthday. Which statement by his mother would make you think additional teaching on the safety of home oxygen therapy is needed for the occasion?
A) "I'll be certain he doesn't get too tired." B) "I've baked a cake and we'll have candles." C) "I'll be careful that no guest smokes." D) "His brother can help him open presents."
What are the principal physiological stimuli that regulate acid secretion from the proton pump?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Gastrin 2. Histamine (H2) 3. Acetylcholine 4. Intrinsic factor 5. Dopamine
A patient who is scheduled to have a hemoglobin A1C level drawn asks about the purpose of the test. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "It's to check for pancreas functioning." B. "It's a blood test to check for menopausal symptoms." C. "It's a blood test to check for kidney functioning." D. "It's to check for thyroid functions."