Author Question: The nurse is preparing a female client for her annual Pap smear. Which position should the nurse ... (Read 54 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The nurse is preparing a female client for her annual Pap smear. Which position should the nurse place the client?

A) Lithotomy
B) Lateral
C) Trendelenburg
D) Reverse Trendelenburg

Question 2

The nurse administers pain medication to a client via a fentanyl transdermal patch. During nursing rounds 5 minutes later, the client states that the patch fell off and asks for a new one.

What would be the appropriate nursing intervention in this situation? A) Administer a new patch.
B) Skip this dosage and administer a new patch when it is due again.
C) Ask the client to locate the old patch before administering a new one.
D) Report the incident to the primary care provider.

6ana001 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Dorsal lithotomy position is lying on the back, with the feet in stirrups. The lateral position is lying on the side. The supine position may be modified by bending the knees and placing the feet flat on the bed. Trendelenburg position, the head-down position, lying with the head lower than the feet, is used to treat shock, by promoting blood flow to the brain. This position is also used for some portions of postural drainage, to help drain secretions from particular segments of the lungs. Reverse Trendelenburg position may be used to enhance tube feeding and as an emergency procedure to help stop bleeding in a head injury.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Some clients may say that their patch fell off. It is important to make sure they do not have the old patch somewhere because some clients are seeking double doses of medications, particularly nicotine or pain medications.