Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias

Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? -ANS- Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? -ANS- Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon Your patient has symptomatic anemia but is refusing a blood transfusion for religious reason. What is an appropriate response? -ANS- Respect his wishes and notify the provider Your patient is admitted with diverticulitis. What type of diet do you expect to be ordered for the patient? -ANS- broth, jello, soft fruit no skin, You were hired to work the medical unit and when you arrive at work the charge nurse has assigned you to the post-surgical unit since they are understaffed. Which is the MOST appropriate action? -ANS- Report to the post-surgical unit. What is a proton pump inhibitor, such as pantoprazole (Protonix) used for? -ANS- Acid Reduction