ATI SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM

ATI SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM A patient is hospitalized for initiation of regional antibiotic irrigation for acute osteomyelitis of the right femur. Which intervention will be included in the plan of care? a. Immobilization of the right leg b. Avoiding administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) c. Frequent weight-bearing exercise d. Support of the right leg in a flexed position - CORRECT ANSWERS -The correct answer is: Immobilization of the right leg Discharge teaching for the patient with esophageal reflux disease includes instructing the patient to: a. Decrease protein intake b. Elevate the foot of the bed with 6-inch blocks c. Eat a high-carbohydrate snack before bed d. Reduce caffeine intake and smoking - CORRECT ANSWERS -The correct answer is: Reduce caffeine intake and smoking Once healing has occurred, persons with a hip prosthesis are encouraged to participate in: a. High-impact exercises such as swimming b. Low-impact exercises such as jogging c. High-impact exercises such as bowling d. Low-impact exercises such as walking - CORRECT ANSWERS -The correct answer is: Low-impact exercises such as walking patient with glaucoma who has been using timolol (Timoptic) drops for several days tells the nurse that the eyedrops cause eye burning and visual blurriness for a short time after administration. The best response to the patient's statement is a. "These symptoms are caused by glaucoma and may indicate a need for an increased dosage of the