The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with gallstones who requires a cholecystectomy. The patient is upset and asks the nurse why he cannot have lithotripsy instead. Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. Is there a reason that you want to have lithotripsy?
b. Your doctor decides which procedure will be best.
c. Gallstones are usually treated with sur-gery. Tell me more about your concerns.
d. I understand that you are upset. Would you like to speak with a chaplain?
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with acute pancreatitis who complains of significant pain. Which nursing action holds the highest priority for this patient?
a. Instruct the patient to sit and lean forward.
b. Monitor intake and output.
c. Monitor laboratory values and note changes.
d. Check blood glucose values frequently.
Measuring Patient Height
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
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Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube.