Lewis: Medical-Surgical EXAM ELABORATIONS BUNDLE 2024

A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibiotic irrigation. Which intervention will the nurse include in the initial plan of care? a. Quadriceps-setting exercises b. Immobilization of the left leg c. Positioning the left leg in flexion d. Assisted we...

Which diagnostic test will provide the nurse with the most specific information to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure? a. Chest x-ray b. O2 saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring - Correct Answer ANS: C Art...

The perioperative nurse encourages a family member or a friend to remain with a patient in the preoperative holding area until the patient is taken into the operating room primarily to: a. ensure the proper identification of the patient before surgery. b. protect the patient from cross-contamina...

1. When teaching seniors at a community recreation center, which information will the nurse include about ways to prevent fractures? a.Tack down scatter rugs in the home. b.Most falls happen outside the home. c. Buy shoes that provide good support and are comfortable to wear. d. Range-of-motio...

The nurse needs to quickly estimate the heart rate for a patient with a regular heart rhythm. Which method will be best to use? a. Count the number of large squares in the R-R interval and divide by 300. b. Print a 1-minute electrocardiogram (ECG) strip and count the number of QRS complexes. c. U...

A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibiotic irrigation. Which intervention will the nurse include in the initial plan of care? a. Quadriceps-setting exercises b. Immobilization of the left leg c. Positioning the left leg in flexion d. Assisted we...