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The preoperative phase begins when: - The decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the patient onto the operating room (OR) bed. The intraoperative phase begins when: - The patient is transferred onto the OR bed and ends with admission to the PACU. The postoperative phase begins with: - The admission of the patient to the PACU and ends with a follow-up evaluation in the clinical setting or home Indications for surgery without delay (emergent)...

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ABGs - ANSWER(Arterial blood Gas) Measures oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood Know priority monitorization for patients receiving fluids infusion. - ANSWERCheck vital signs, daily weight, check for edema, fluid balance charts, check electrolytes, urea and creatine (kidney function) Osmosis - ANSWERDiffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane (Low concentration of solute to high concentration of solute) Fluid and Solute are equally balanced Facilitated Diffusion - A...

A nurse has administered sublingual nitroglycerine. Which parameter should the nurse use to determine the effectiveness of sublingual nitroglycerin? 1 Relief of anginal pain 2 Improved cardiac output 3 Decreased blood pressure 4 Dilation of superficial blood vessels - 1 Relief of anginal pain What should a nurse do to decrease or control the sensory and cognitive disturbances that can occur after a client has open-heart surgery? 1 Restrict family visits 2 Withhold analge...

MED SURG MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (NUR1211) 2023/2024 A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, "I just want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient? a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary ...

MED SURG MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (NUR1211) 2023/2024 A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, "I just want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient? a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary ...

Transient Ischemic Attacks - Temporary neurologic dysfunction. May be motor, sensory or visual. Are TIAs permanent or temporary incidents? - Temporary A family member of a client with a hemorrhagic stroke asks about anticoagulant therapy. Will be started if necessary to enhance cerebral circulation. - False. Administration of an anticoagulant to a client who is bleeding will interfere with clotting and increase bleeding. Anticoagulants are not used in this situation because they will incr...

Preeclampsia-Eclampsia RAPID Reasoning Dana Myers, 40 years old Primary Concept Intracranial Regulation Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) 1. Perfusion 2. Reproduction 3. Clinical Judgment © 2016 Keith Rischer/www.KeithRN.com RAPID Reasoning Case Study: STUDENT Preeclampsia-Eclampsia History of Present Problem: Dana Myers is a 40-year-old woman, G-3 P-2 who is 34 weeks gestation. Her health care provider has been monitoring her weekly because ...

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