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The nurse is caring for a client post-craniotomy to treat a brain tumor. What postoperative nursing actions should the nurse initiate? The nurse should administer medications as ordered regarding risks and complications of seizures, increased intracranial pressure and monitor neurologic status. The medications used include manitol and dexamethasone, and phenytoin or diazepam for the seizures. The nurse should additionally initiate a consult to Occupation, speech, and physical therapy as neede...

lOMoAR cPSD| 8661262 A client will undergo an emergency thoracentesis to relieve a tension pneumothorax following a traumatic motor vehicle accident. List three (3) action that are imperative for the nurse to perform prior to the procedure. Ensure the client has signed the informed consent, obtain pre-procedure x- ray to locate pleural effusion and to determine needle insertion site, position the client sitting upright with arms and shoulders raised and supported on pillows and/or an over...

lOMoAR cPSD| 8661262 Vati remediation questions and answers RATED A+ 2023|2024 LATEST UPDATE Professional Nursing III lOMoAR cPSD| 8661262 A nurse cares for client who presents to the clinic for her first pre-natal visit. The client states her last menstrual period was June 20, 2019. What is the estimated date of delivery (EDD)? March 27, 2020 A nurse is providing client education regarding the advantages and disadvantages of intrauterine devices. What information should the nurse inc...

A nurse is providing client education regarding the advantages and disadvantages of intrauterine devices. What information should the nurse include? Advantages of an IUD are that an IUD can maintain effectiveness for 1-10 years; contraception can be reversed; safe for breastfeeding mothers; and is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Disadvantages of an IUD are that the IUD can increase the risk of PID, uterine perforation, or ectopic pregnancy; does not protect against STIs; and a client s...