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Bradycardia Post-Op Correct Ans-Could indicate an anesthesia effect or hypothermia. Older patients are at risk for hypothermia because of age-related changes in the hypothalamus (the temperature regulation center), low levels of body fat, and coolness of the OR suite

what do you do if patient with nasal cannula has difficulty breathing Correct Ans-assist to upright position what do you do prior to liquid medication administration Correct Ans-shake the liquid to make sure its properly mixed

Teaching how to transfer from a bed to chair in the least painful manner Correct AnsWhich nursing intervention is the highest priority for an older client with diabetes mellitus who presents with a large leg ulcer?

Rationale The client has neutropenia and is at risk for infection. A reverse isolation, positive pressure room is teh best choice for these clients. Cut flowers and live plants, along with fruits and vegetables have been shown to carry organisms that could cause harm to the immunocompromised client. Visitors of these clients need to be limited and screen for possible signs of infection which could be lethal to an immuno-compromised client.

What is the role of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in medical-surgical nursing in the United States? Correct Ans-Testing the ability of the registered nurse in various domains of the nursing practice to confer the credential Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse® (CMSRN).

support of clien'ts health, wellness, safety, and personal rights, including privacy Correct Ans-advocacy willingness to respect obligations and follwo through on promises Correct Ansrespnsibili

When applying restraints, which action is most important for the nurse to take to prevent contractures? Correct Ans-Pad skin and any bony prominences that will be covered by the restraint. *Correct anatomical positioning where restraint is applied and is restricting movement. Assess the neurovascular status of the area which is restrained or has movement restrictied.