surgical nursing

surgical nursing exams with verified answers. 1.The practical nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are caring for a group of clients on a medical unit. Which information provided by the UAP warrants immediate intervention by the practical nurse? ANS;The client receiving Procrit (epoetin alfa) has a T 99.2˚F, P 68, R 24, and BP of 198/102 The client diagnosed with lung cancer has been told the cancer has metastasized to the brain. 2.Which intervention should the practical nurse expect to implement? ANS;Discuss implementing an advance directive 3.The client diagnosed with lung cancer is being discharged. Which statement made by the client indicates a reiteration of information is required? ANS;"It doesn't matter if I smoke now. I already have cancer." 4.The practical nurse is interviewing clients at the clinic. Which information provided by a client warrants further investigation? ANS;The client has been coughing up blood in the mornings 5.The male client had abdominal surgery and the practical nurse suspects the client has peritonitis. Which information support the diagnosis of peritonitis? ANS;Hard, rigid abdomen and white blood cell count 22,000/mm3