The nurse is caring for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy 3 days ago. This phase of surgery is known as the: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Preoperative phase.
2. Intraoperative phase.
3. Postoperative phase.
4. Perioperative period.
5. Emergency phase.
3,4
Rationale: The preoperative phase occurs before surgery.
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The nurse notices that a pregnant woman has an exaggerated concavity of her spine. The nurse documents this as:
A) kyphosis. B) lordosis. C) scoliosis. D) rotoscoliosis.
What would you do next?
A 62-year-old woman has been followed by you for 3 years and has had recent onset of hypertension. She is still not at goal despite three antihypertensive medicines, and you strongly doubt nonadherence. Her father died of a heart attack at age 58. Today her pressure is 168/94 and pressure on the other arm is similar. A) Add a fourth medicine B) Refer to nephrology C) Get a CT scan D) Listen closely to her abdomen
Which statement, if made by a pregnant client, would indicate that she understands health promotion during pregnancy?
1. "I lie down after eating to relieve heartburn." 2. "I try to limit my fluid intake to 3 or 4 glasses each day." 3. "I elevate my legs while sitting at my desk." 4. "I am avoiding exercise to stay well rested."
The nurse is caring for a client who is in the maintenance period following treatment with antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. During the maintenance period, it is essential that the nurse monitor the client for:
A) Weight loss. B) Torticollis. C) Hypernatremia. D) Tardive dyskinesia.