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The nurse is providing postoperative instructions for a female client after a mastectomy.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Empty surgical drains once a week using procedure gloves.
B) Report inflammation of the incision site or the affected arm.
C) Wear clothing with snug sleeves over the arm on the operative side.
D) Avoid lifting more than 4.5 kg (10 lb) or reaching above her head.
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b, d
The nurse is preparing a client for orthopedic surgery on the left leg and completing a
safety checklist before transport to the operating room. Which items should the nurse
, remove from the client? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nail polish.
B) Hearing aid.
C) Wedding band.
D) Left leg brace.
E) Contact lenses.
F) Partial dentures.
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a, b, e, f
A female client taking oral contraceptives reports to the nurse that she is experiencing
calf pain. What action should the nurse implement?
A) Determine if the client has also experienced breast tenderness and weight gain.
B) Encourage the client to begin a regular, daily program of walking and exercise.
C) Advise the client to notify the healthcare provider for immediate medical attention.
D) Tell the client to stop taking the medication for a week to see if symptoms subside.
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C (indicates thrombophlebitis)
A client has been taking oral corticosteroids for the past five days because of seasonal
allergies. Which assessment finding is of most concern to the nurse?
A) White blood count of 10,000 mm3.
B) Serum glucose of 115 mg/dl.
C) Purulent sputum.
D) Excessive hunger.
The nurse is providing postoperative instructions for a female client after a mastectomy.
Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
A) Empty surgical drains once a week using procedure gloves.
B) Report inflammation of the incision site or the affected arm.
C) Wear clothing with snug sleeves over the arm on the operative side.
D) Avoid lifting more than 4.5 kg (10 lb) or reaching above her head.
Give this one a try later!
b, d
The nurse is preparing a client for orthopedic surgery on the left leg and completing a
safety checklist before transport to the operating room. Which items should the nurse
, remove from the client? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nail polish.
B) Hearing aid.
C) Wedding band.
D) Left leg brace.
E) Contact lenses.
F) Partial dentures.
Give this one a try later!
a, b, e, f
A female client taking oral contraceptives reports to the nurse that she is experiencing
calf pain. What action should the nurse implement?
A) Determine if the client has also experienced breast tenderness and weight gain.
B) Encourage the client to begin a regular, daily program of walking and exercise.
C) Advise the client to notify the healthcare provider for immediate medical attention.
D) Tell the client to stop taking the medication for a week to see if symptoms subside.
Give this one a try later!
C (indicates thrombophlebitis)
A client has been taking oral corticosteroids for the past five days because of seasonal
allergies. Which assessment finding is of most concern to the nurse?
A) White blood count of 10,000 mm3.
B) Serum glucose of 115 mg/dl.
C) Purulent sputum.
D) Excessive hunger.
