Tive following a hemicolectomy. Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

tive following a hemicolectomy. Which of the following findings is the nurse’s priority, requiring immediate intervention? a. Pain rating of 9 on a scale from 0 to 10 b. Blood pressure 160/90 mm Hg c. Oxygen saturation 89% d. Abdominal dressing with a moderate amount of bright red drainage 13. A nurse in a provider’s office is collecting data from a client who has a history of hypertension during his annual physical examination. Which of the following findings should the nurse repor...

1. A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is at risk for seizures. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement?- Ans: Ensure the client has a patient IV The nurse should ensure the client has IV access in the event that the client requires medication to stop seizure activity 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider? Ans:...

Fundamentals of nursing 1 Basic physical care 1. A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a chemical burn in his right eye. She’s preparing to i rri- gate the eye with sterile normal saline solution. Which steps are appropriate when performing the procedure? Select all that apply. # 1. Tilt the client’s head toward his left eye. # 2. Place absorbent pads in the area of the client’s shoulder. # 3. Wash hands and put on gloves. # 4. Place the irrigation syringe directly on the cornea. # ...