This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old man who returned from the repair of a broken jaw 3 hours ... (Read 55 times)

casperchen82

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is caring for a 28-year-old man who returned from the repair of a broken jaw 3 hours earlier. The patient reports an urge to urinate and tried to use the urinal in the bed without success. The best action by the nurse is to
 
  1. Call to obtain an order to catheterize the patient.
  2. Perform a digital rectal examination.
  3. Assist the patient in standing and using the urinal.
  4. Use the bladder scanner to determine the degree of distention.

Question 2

Once a patient enters the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), a nurse's priority is the immediate application and observation of a(n)
 
  1. Pulse oximeter.
  2. Electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor.
  3. Blood pressure monitor.
  4. All of the above.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

aadams68

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


casperchen82

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

T4T

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
Comparison of 24 hours in military Comparison of 24 hours in military
W-2 form issued to employees at the end of the year. W-2 form issued to employees at the end of the year.
Multiple-dose drug administration. Drug A and drug B are administered every 12 hours. Drug B reaches ... Multiple-dose drug administration. Drug A and drug B are administered every 12 hours. Drug B reaches ...
Fracture and Repair of Bone - Comminuted Fracture and Repair of Bone - Comminuted
Dragon Chinese new year 2023 Dragon Chinese new year 2023
Video: Lactation and Breast Feeding

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library