Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: The degree of risk involved in a surgical procedure is affected by the client's age.
Rationale 2: The degree of risk involved in a surgical procedure is affected by the client's use of medications.
Rationale 3: The degree of risk involved in a surgical procedure is affected by the client's general health.
Rationale 4: Blood pressure is not identified as specifically impacting the degree of risk when having a surgical procedure.
Rationale 5: The degree of risk involved in a surgical procedure is affected by the client's nutritional status.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5
Rationale 1: For the nasogastric tube placed to suction, the nurse should document the time suction was started.
Rationale 2: The characteristics of the wound drainage are not related to the nasogastric tube suction.
Rationale 3: For the nasogastric tube placed to suction, the nurse should document the pressure on the suction.
Rationale 4: The integrity of the surgical dressing is not related to the nasogastric tube suction.
Rationale 5: For the nasogastric tube placed to suction, the nurse should document the color and consistency of the drainage.
The nurse needs to note the source of the patient health history
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
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