A nurse who is caring for patients on a surgical unit recognizes that the individual having corrective surgery is the
1. 39-year-old scheduled for breast reduction.
2. 14-year-old scheduled for tumor debulking.
3. 4-month-old scheduled for cleft lip repair.
4. 55-year-old scheduled for an exploratory laparotomy.
Question 2
Older adults are considered easy prey for scams and crime, as they are less skeptical about solicitations for money than younger individuals. Which of the following should a nurse do to protect older adults from becoming victims? Select all that apply.
1. Teach them that when a utility worker has an identification card it is acceptable to let them in the house.
2. Teach them that meter readers need access to the basement to read their meter once every few months.
3. Teach them that they should never give out personal information over the telephone.
4. Teach them that if the bank calls, they should confirm their identity by giving them a social security number.
5. Caution them not to allow anyone they are not expecting in their home.
Cystoscopy. In this procedure, a specialized endoscope with a rigid tube, known as a cystoscope, is
Communicating with patients with special needs
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Many patients in wheelchairs require assistance.
Instructing Patients According to Their Needs: Teaching Peak Flow Measurement
If P(x,- 3/7) on the unit circle,x can be written as ± r sqrt s / t , r is ≠ 1. The value of ...