After an assessment, the nurse determines that the diagnosis of Constipation is appropriate for an older patient recovering from surgery. What would be a goal for this nursing diagnosis?
1. Decrease the frequency of pain medication.
2. Know the importance of hydration and activity in regard to constipation.
3. Drink at least 1,500 ml of noncaffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages each day.
4. Evacuate a formed bowel movement at least every 2 days with minimal distress.
Question 2
The nurse is admitting a 32-year-old woman who is to undergo major surgery and will be on bed rest for at least 48 hours. While doing the admission assessment, the patient tells the nurse that she takes oral contraceptives.
The nurse should recognize that this puts the patient at an increased risk of developing what health problem?
A) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
B) Intermittent claudication
C) Raynaud's disease
D) Thoracic aneurysm
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Abnormal physical assessment findings
Nurse opens sterile package
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Evidence-based practice: skin assessment
Assessment of Asthma