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for each potential providers prescription, click to specify if the potential
prescription is anticipated or contraindicated for the client - Correct Answer:
Anticipated: prepare the client for chest tube insertion, initiate NPO
status, transfuse packed RBCs
Contraindicated: cover the client with a cooling blanket, place the client in
trendelenburg position
the nurse is caring for the client.
the nurse is caring for the client following the placement of a chest tube for a
hemothorax. which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Correct
Answer: place the client in high fowlers position
place two hemostats in the clients room
palpate the chest tube insertion site for subcutaneous emphysema
ensure all chest tube connections are securely attached
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,RN Adult Medical-Surgical Practice Test 2023 A
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the nurse is caring for the client.
the nurse is caring for the client 1 hr following the chest tube insertion. - Correct
Answer: client reports pain as 3 on a scale of 0 to 10
client reports SOB has decreased
Wound dressing is dry and intact
Respiratory rate 24/ min
Blood pressure 108/74 mm Hg
Oxygen saturation 95% on 2L/min
a nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a
mastectomy. - Correct Answer: i will refer you to community resources
that can provide support.
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, RN Adult Medical-Surgical Practice Test 2023 A
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a nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats -
Correct Answer: initiate airborne precautions
a nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis. which of the following
types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate. - Correct Answer:
airborne
a nurse is caring for a client who has portal hypertension. the client is vomiting
blood mixed with food after a meal. - Correct Answer: obtain vital signs
a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a history of
aplastic anemia. - Correct Answer: WBC cound 2,000/mm3
a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip
arhtroplsty. - Correct Answer: the clients surgical site dressing has
required changing twice in 2 hr due to drainage
a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition and is
NPO. - Correct Answer: contact the provider to clarify the prescription.
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