The nurse is intervening to prevent and treat venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the
postoperative patient. Which interventions are most supportive? Select all that apply.
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-Compression stockings
-Intermittent pneumatic compression boots
-Anticoagulation therapy
-Ambulation
The nurse is caring for a patient in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) who has not
voided since surgery despite having over 2 liters of fluid infused. What action should
the nurse take next?
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, Perform a bladder scan.
Which surgical procedure can be performed in an outpatient surgical postanesthesia
care unit (PACU)?
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Mastectomy
During phase I of the postoperative period, the nurse will perform which priority
assessments? Select all that apply.
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-vital signs
-LOC
-airway patency
A nurse is teaching about malignant hyperthermia. Which statement indicates a need
for further teaching?
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"It is characterized by loss of muscular tension related to a decrease in
intracellular calcium ion concentration."
postoperative patient. Which interventions are most supportive? Select all that apply.
Give this one a try later!
-Compression stockings
-Intermittent pneumatic compression boots
-Anticoagulation therapy
-Ambulation
The nurse is caring for a patient in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) who has not
voided since surgery despite having over 2 liters of fluid infused. What action should
the nurse take next?
Give this one a try later!
, Perform a bladder scan.
Which surgical procedure can be performed in an outpatient surgical postanesthesia
care unit (PACU)?
Give this one a try later!
Mastectomy
During phase I of the postoperative period, the nurse will perform which priority
assessments? Select all that apply.
Give this one a try later!
-vital signs
-LOC
-airway patency
A nurse is teaching about malignant hyperthermia. Which statement indicates a need
for further teaching?
Give this one a try later!
"It is characterized by loss of muscular tension related to a decrease in
intracellular calcium ion concentration."
