NUR 255 exam 1 Questions with Complete Solutions

When caring for a patient with a known latex allergy, the nurse would monitor the patient closely for a cross-sensitivity to which foods (select all that apply)? 1. Grapes 2.Oranges 3.Bananas 4.Potatoes 5. Tomatoes Correct Answer-1,3,4,5. You are providing preoperative teaching to a patient scheduled for hip replacement surgery in 1 month. During the preoperative teaching, the patient gives you a list of medications she takes, the dosage, and frequency. Which of the following interventions provides the patient with the most accurate information? A) Instruct the patient to stop taking St. Johns wort at least 2 weeks prior to surgery due to its interaction with anesthetic agents .B) Instruct the patient to continue taking ephedrine prior to surgery due to its beneficial effect on blood pressure. C) Instruct the patient to discontinue Synthroid due to its effect on blood coagulation and the potential for heart dysrhythmias.