A patient had a TURP and has a three-way urinary catheter taped to the left thigh. What does the nurse instruct about the position of the left leg?
A. Maintain slight abduction
B. Maintain slight flexion of the hip
C. Keep the legs elevated
D. Keep the leg straight
Answer: D. Keep the leg straight
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2°F), pulse 120/minute, respirations 28/minute. The best, most comprehensive description of this child's condition is: 1. Toxic. 2. Feverish. 3. Flushed. 4. Tired.
Which of the following are functions of the epidermal layers of the skin? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide a barrier against pathogens b. Prevent loss of water and dehydration c. Contain sensory receptors d. Present foreign antigens to helper T cells e. Prevent entry of excess water into the body
Order: Vasopressin 0.5 milliunits/kg/hr Patient's weight: 154 lb The client is receiving a dosage of _______________
a. 77 milliunits/min b. 35 milliunits/min c. 77 milliunits/hr d. 35 milliunits/hr
The physician of a child with juvenile arthritis asks you to telephone the school to arrange a new activity program for her. A change you would anticipate arranging for her is to
A) be excused from all extracurricular activities. B) begin school earlier in the day than other children. C) be excused from all swimming classes. D) modify her physical program.