A patient has an infectious/inflammatory process of the eyelid. The primary goal of nursing intervention is
a. administering antibiotics.
b. flushing the eye with sterile ophthalmic solution.
c. maintaining bed rest.
d. preventing further infection.
Question 2
The nurse is performing discharge teaching with a patient who developed a pulmonary embolism after total knee surgery. The patient has been converted from heparin to sodium warfarin (Coumadin) anticoagulant therapy.
What should the nurse tell the patient?
A) Coumadin will continue to break up the clot over a period of weeks.
B) It is important to take the same brand of medicine.
C) Anticoagulant therapy usually lasts 4 to 6 weeks.
D) He should take a vitamin supplement containing vitamin K.
Phlebitis, nursing
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Nursing
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.
Primary Visual Cortex
Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing