NCLEX Prep 100

A patient with Crohn's disease has been prescribed a complete blood count (CBC) The nurse gives what information about the test?

No special pre-percaution necessary

Patient is in respiratory alkalosis induced by gram - negative sepsis. The nurse assist in implementing which measure as the effective means to treat the problem

Adminster prescribed antibiotics

Nurse is performing dressing change & notes an increased amount of drainage & seperation of the incision line. The underlying tissue is visible. The nurse should perform which action?

Apply a sterile dressing soaked with normal saline

The nurse observes a Native American patient continually staring at the floor during an instructional session for urine sample procedure. The nurse interprets this as?

Attentiveness

A pre-op patient expresses anxiety to the upcoming surgery. Which response is most likely to stimulate further discussion between the patient & the nurse?

"Can you share with me what you've been told about your surgery?"

Patient has a perscription for calcium carbonate for a patient with hypoglycemia. Nurse schedules the need to be given at what time? - with meals - just before meals - 2 hrs after meals - at bedtime with a snack

- 2 hrs after meals

The nurse is caring for an older Appalachian patient recovering from open heart surgery. In order to provide culturally appropriate care, the nurse should be aware that which aspects of reporting pain may be impacted by the Appalachian culture? (Select all that apply) - Appalachian patients may want to appear to be stoic - Appalachian patients may be afraid of addiction tendencies - Appalachian patients may be very expressive in reporting pain - Appalachian patients may not want to appear to be complainers - Appalachian patients may not understand pain scale because of illiteracy

- Appalachian patients may want to appear to be stoic - Appalachian patients may be afraid of addiction tendencies - Appalachian patients may not want to appear to be complainers

Which nursing action would avoid pressure on popliteal nerve when applying the safety strap across the clients legs on the operating table.

- Apply the safety strap 2 inches above the knees

A seriously ill patient in hospital tells the nurse that he thinks he has last some of his ability to hear over the past few days. Nurse reviews medications the patient is currently recieving. Which medications are known to be ototoxic? (Select all that apply) - Aspirin - Furosemide - Dilentia - Penizillon - Gentamycin - Dousate Sodium

- Aspirin - Furosemide - Gentamycin

A patient with hyperkalemia has a prescription for sodium polystyrene for several days. The patient also needs to consume a diet low in potassium. Which foods high in potassium should the patient avoid? (select all that apply) - Cabbage - Mushrooms - Strawberries - Peaches - Soybeans

- Cabbage - Mushrooms - Strawberries

Nurse reviews the patients lab results. Which abnormal findings would the nurse report to HCP? (Select all that apply) - Calcium 8.2 - Potassium 6 - Magnesium 2.9 - Sodium 140 - Phosphorus 5.2

- Calcium 8.2 - Potassium 6 - Magnesium 2.9 - Phosphorus 5.2

Patient has arrived back to the unit from special procedures with an epidural catheter in place for pain control. The nurse is revising the plan of care to reflect the epidural catheter & interventions needed to prevent infection at the site. Which intervention should the nurse include in plan of care? (select all that apply) - Monitor VS - Change dressing as needed - Change fusion tubing every 24 hours - Use strict aseptic technique when caring for the catheter

- Change dressing as needed - Change fusion tubing every 24 hours - Use strict aseptic technique when caring for the catheter

Nurse determines that which patients are at high risk for metabolic acidosis? (Select all that apply) - Asthma patient - Diabetic patient - Pneumonia patient - Kidney failure patient - Severe anxiety patient - Malnourished patient

- Diabetic patient - Kidney failure patient - Malnourished patient

A nurse hypothezises the pregnant filipino patient declines the epidural for which reason? (select all that apply) - Filipino mother fear drug addiction - Filipino mothers believe pain is a form of spiritual atonement for ones past deeds

- Filipino mother fear drug addiction - Filipino mothers believe pain is a form of spiritual atonement for ones past deeds

Infant is newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis & the mother is being taught proper nutritional needs for the infant. Nurse determines that the mother understands understands nutritional needs when the mother gives which response?

- I know I need to monitor my infants stools, & if there are more than four stools a day, I will increase pancreatic enzyme

Nurse is preparing to administer a tuberculin skin test. The nurse determines that which bochy areas are appropriate for intradermal injections? (select all that apply) - Inner aspect of forearm - Outer aspect of forearm - Dorsal aspect of upper arm - Away from heavy pigmentation - Near a visible peripheral venous vessel

- Inner aspect of forearm - Dorsal aspect of upper arm - Away from heavy pigmentation

Which action should the nurse include on plan of care for a pt following renal scan?

- No special precautions are needed except to wear gloves if coming into contact with the patients urine

Nurse has just recieved report ona newly admitted patient who is cognitively impaired & experiencing pain. Which data collection techniques should be included? (Select all that apply) - Observe for grimacing - Listen for vocalizations - Observe facial expressions - Use a numerical pain scale - Monitor for changes in behavior - Use Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale

- Observe for grimacing - Listen for vocalizations - Observe facial expressions - Monitor for changes in behavior

Nurse is making a worksheet & listing the tasks that need to be preformed for assigned adult patients during the shift. Nurse writes on the plan to check the IV of an assigned patient who is recieving fluid replacement therapy how frequently? - Every hour - Every 2 hours - Every 3 hours - Every 4 hours

EVERY HOUR

Nurse should plan to reinforce instructions to which patients the risk for transmission of disease through blood & sexual contact? (Select all that apply) - Patient diagnosed with Hepatitis A virus - Patient diagnosed with Hep B virus - Patient diagnosed with Hep C virus - Patient diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever - Patient diagnosed with HIV - Patient with a wound infection with Staphylococcus aureus

- Patient diagnosed with Hep B virus - Patient diagnosed with Hep C virus - Patient with a wound infection with Staphylococcus aureus

Who does the nurse determine is at risk for development of metabolic alkalosis? (select all that apply) - Patient with emphysema - Patient who is hyperventilating - Patient with chronic kidney disease - Patient who has been vomitting for 2 days - Patient recieving furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg daily - Patient admitted with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) overdose

- Patient who has been vomitting for 2 days - Patient recieving furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg daily

A patients ABGs indicate the pt is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which lab value should nurse expect to note. - Sodium level 145 - Potassium level of 3.2 - Magnesium level of 2.4 - Phosphorus level of 4.0

- Potassium level of 3.2

Metabolic panel of a patient reveals a calcium level of 6.5 mg/dL. Based on this lab finding, which additional data specific to this calcium level should nurse collect? - Presence of Chvostek's sign - Presence of muscle weakness - Presence of decreased deep tendon reflexes - Presence of electrocardiogram abnormalities - Presence of tingling in fingertips & around mouth - Presence of carpal spasm when BP cuff is infused above systolic BP for a few mins

- Presence of Chvostek's sign - Presence of electrocardiogram abnormalities - Presence of tingling in fingertips & around mouth - Presence of carpal spasm when BP cuff is infused above systolic BP for a few mins

An anxious patient is experiencing respiratory alkalosis from hyperventilation as a result of anxiety. Nurse should do which action to help patient? (select all that apply) - Put the patient in a supine position - Provide emotional support & reassurance - Withold all sedative or antianxiety medications - Tell the patient to breather very deeply but more slowly

- Put the patient in a supine position - Provide emotional support & reassurance - Withold all sedative or antianxiety medications - Tell the patient to breather very deeply but more slowly

Pt is having preadmission testing before surgery has blood drawn for thedetermination of serum electrolyte levels. Nurse determines that which result warrants a call to the HCP by nurse? - Sodium 148 - Chloride 101 - Potassium 3.8 - Bicarbonate 26

- Sodium 148

Nurse is observing a nursing student preparing to obtain a throat culture on a patient suspected of having a betahemolytic streptococcus infection. Which indicates need for further teaching? (Select all that apply) - Student instructs patient to tilt head back - Student asks patient to tilt head forward & open mouth - Student informs patient that test will help identify microorganisms - Student places collection swab initially at the back of patients tongue - Student places tongue depressor on tongue before swabbing throat

- Student asks patient to tilt head forward & open mouth - Student places collection swab initially at the back of patients tongue

Nurse is providing a list of instructions to a patient who is scheduled to have an electroencephalogram (EEG) Which instructions should the nurse place on list? (Select all that apply) - Cola is acceptable to drink on day of test - Tea & coffee are restricted on day of test - Test will take between 45 minutes & 2hrs - The hair should be washed the evening before test - All meds need to be withheld on day of test - NPO status required on the day of the test

- Tea & coffee are restricted on day of test - Test will take between 45 minutes & 2hrs - The hair should be washed the evening before test

Nurse providing intstructions to a patient who is scheduled to have an electroencephalyogram (EEG) Which instructions should the nurse give? (select all that apply) - Tea & coffee are restricted on the day of test - Test will take about 45 minutes - 2 hours - Hair should be washed evening before test - NPO status required on day of test

- Tea & coffee are restricted on the day of test - Test will take about 45 minutes - 2 hours - Hair should be washed evening before test - NPO status required on day of test

Nurse needs to increase the calcium in the diet of a client whose lactose intolerant. Which food items should the nurse encourage? (select all that apply) - Milk - Tofu - Cheese - Broccoli - Sardines - Mustard Greens

- Tofu - Broccoli - Sardines - Mustard Greens

Nurse is caring for a non-English speaking patient. Best practices for patients safety & quality of care incorporates which actions by nurse? (select all that apply) - Use interpreters who are familiar with health care - Avoid eye contact with patient while communicating - Avoid the use of relatives as interpretes to prevent misinterpretation - Use a dialect-specific interpreter who are the same gender if possible - Become familiar with common healthcare words used in the patients language - Remember most non-English patients cannot understand english phrases

- Use interpreters who are familiar with health care - Avoid the use of relatives as interpretes to prevent misinterpretation - Use a dialect-specific interpreter who are the same gender if possible - Become familiar with common healthcare words used in the patients language

Patient is scheduled for surgery in 1 wk. Nurse notes history of arthritis & has been taking aspirin. Nurse anticipates the provider will perscribe which?

-discontinue the aspirin 48 hrs before scheduled surgery

Patient is prescribed a hypotonic IV solution for patient. Which IV solution should LPN obtain for administration to patient?

0.45% Saline

Patient has continous catheter irrigation post0op after having a transuretral resection of the prostate. The nurse notes that the fluid entering the bladder but none appears to be draining. In order, what actions should the nurse take? (put in order) - Ask patient about bladder spasms & discomfort - Check bladder for distention - Review I & O record - Check to ensure drainage tubing is not kinked

1. Check to ensure drainage tubing is not kinked 2. Check bladder for distention 3. Ask patient about bladder spasms & discomfort 4. Review I & O record

Nurse is preparing to bathe a patient who has mild Alzheimer's dementia & requires minimal help with hygeine. Which is the priority order of nursing interventions? (Put in order) - Address privacy by closing the door & pulling the curtains around the bed - Provide a back massage for relaxation - Allow the patient to select the type of bath - Document interventions & the patients response - Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient

1. Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient 2. Allow the patient to select the type of bath 3. Address privacy by closing the door & pulling the curtains around the bed 4. Provide a back massage for relaxation 5. Document interventions & the patients response

A patient diagnosed with Syndrome of innappropriate Antidivvetic hormone (SIADH) secretion forming cranial surgery. Nurse interprets this complication if which line specific gravity measurement is obtained - 1.016 - 1.018 - 1.020 - 1.030

1.030

A patient has a history of mild renal insufficiency. Which serum creatinine level should the nurse determine is consistent with this problem? - 0.6 mg/dL - 1.1 mg/dL - 1.9 mg/dL - 3.5 mg/dL

1.9 mg/dL

A patient is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis 10 days ago. Nurse interprets that the episode of acute pancreatitis is fully resolved if the serum lipase level drops to which value? - 135 - 175 - 200 - 250

135

Patient understands proper fitting of crutches when he states that which amount of space should be between the axilla & the top crutch pad?

1½ - 2 inches

Patient with hypocalcemia has prescription for calcium carbonate

2 hours after meal

Nurse is assigned to the care of a patient with an unsealed internal radiation source. During 8hr shift nurse plans care to avoid spending more than how much time in patients room?

30 minutes

Patient with history of seizure disorders taking phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse reviews the lab results the phenytoin level & determines that the patient has been noncompliant with med therapy if which lab result is noted? - 5 mcg/mL - 10 mcg/mL - 16 mcg/mL -19 mcg/mL

5 mcg/mL

Which bedtime snack will help the patient achieve a restful nights sleep?

A glass of warm milk

The nurse is recieving records of assigned patients. The nurse should plan care knowing that which patient is at risk for fluid volume deficit

A patient with a colostomy

The nurse plans to monitor which patient for signs of hyperkacemia because of the physiology associated with health problem - Patient with ulcerative collitis - A patient with a new burn injury - Patient with Cushings syndrome - Patient who has history of long-term laxative abuse

A patient with a new burn injury

A patient to ABG's reveal pH 7.51 & bicarbonate of 31 mEq/L. Nurse prepares for the administer of which medication to treat this acid-base disorder?

Acetazolamide (Diamex)

The nurse reinforces teaching a patient on how to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) subcutaneously. The nurse determines that the patient understands the correct procedure, if the patient does which on a return demo? - Uses a 1-inch needle - Massages after injection - Aspirates before injection - Bunches the skin before injection

Bunches the skin before injection

Nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism & notes that the patient serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which prescribed medication should the nurse prepare to assist in administering to the patient? - Calcium chloride - Calcium gluconate - Calcitnoia (Miacalcin) - Large doses of vitamin D

Calcitnoia (Miacalcin)

Nurse is caring for a child following a cleft palate repair who has wrists restraints in place. The nurse assists in preparing a plan of care & determines which nursing intervention should recieve the highest priority? - Removing restraints periodically - Apply lotion to skin under restraints - Providing ROM exercise to the wrists - Checking color, sensation, & pulses distal to the restraints

Checking color, sensation, & pulses distal to the restraints

Nurse is changing the abdominal dressing on a patient following a suprapubic prostatectomy. A wound drain is in place in the abdominal wound. Which nursing action would be appropriate during dressing change?

Checking the wound site for drainage from the drain

Patient with heart disease is instructed regarding low-fat diet. Client understands to avoid which food item?

Cheese

Which lab result would verify the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis? - Clear cerebrospinal fluid with high protein & low glucose - Cloudy cerebrospinal fluid with low protein & low glucose - Cloudy cerebrospinal fluid with high protein & low glucose - Decreased pressure & cloudy cerebrospinal fluid with a high protein level

Cloudy cerebrospinal fluid with high protein & low glucose

Patients pre-op vital signs are : tempreature 98.6 orally, apical pulse 80 beats per min with regular rythm, respiratory rate 22 breaths per min & BP 168/94 on right arm. Which action should nurse take first.

Compare these values to these recorded previously

Nurse has given dietary instructions to a patient to minimize the risk of osteoperosis. The patient needs to increase intake in which food?

Cottage cheese

A patient has recieved sodium bicarbonate in large amounts is at risk for developing metabolic alkalosis. The nurse checks this patient for which signs & symptoms characteristic of this disorder? - Disorientation & dyspnea - Drowsiness, dizziness, & parathesias - Tachyonea, dizziness, & parasthesias - Decreased respiratory depth & rate dysrhythmias

Decreased respiratory depth & rate dysrhythmias

Nurse caring for patient with cirrhosis who's experiencing fluid overload. Which data should the nurse obtain?

Decreasing body weight

Nurse caring for patient following abdominal hysterectomy 1 day ago. An IV line is infusing & a NG tube is in place & attached to a low intermittent suction. The nurse monitors the patient & notes the bowel sounds are absent. Nurse should perform which action?

Document the finding & continue to check for bowel sounds

Nurse recieves a telephone call from admissions office & is told that a child with acute bacterial meningitis will be admitted to the pediatric unit. Nurse plans to implement which precaution? - Contact - Enteric - Droplet - Neutropenic

Droplet

Nurse is comparing the use of nalbuphine (Nubian) us meperidine (Demoral) for pain management for a pregnant patient. Which statement is true with regard to the use of nalbuphine or meperidine?

Nalbuphine is less likely to cause significant respiratory depression

Nurse caring for a patient scheduled for MRI. Which instruction does that nurse reinforce to the patient? - Test will require that a dye be injected - Fluids & food are restricted for 12 hrs before test - Earplugs can be worn if the noise from the machine is uncomfortable - Test may cause some pain

Earplugs can be worn if the noise from the machine is uncomfortable

Nurse reinforces what information to a patient who is scheduled for an electromyogram (EMG)?

Electrolytes will be inserted into skeletal muscles

Patient is undergoing diagnostic testing for cancer & is scheduled for an MRI. The nurse reinforces to the patient which information about the procedure?

Expect MRI maching to make loud noises

Nurse notes a patient with coronary artery disease (CAD) has a prescription for serum lipid levels to be down in the morning. The nurse places the patient on which dietary preperation to ensure accurate test results

Fasting for 12 hours

Nurse is assigned to assist in caring for a patient who is recieving parenteral nutrition with fat emulsion. Nurse is instructed to monitor patient for signs of fat overload. Nurse monitors for which s/s?

Fever & Pruritic Urticaria

Nurse is caring for patient with suspected diagnosis of hypercalcemia. Which SCS is an indication of electrolye imbalance

Generalized muscle weakness

Nurse is preparing a patient for irrigation of an abdominal wound. After prep the nurse should don which articles to preform procedure

Gloves, gown, & goggles

Nurse preparing to administer tube feeding to patient with NG tube. The residual is 200mL. What should the nurse do?

Hold feeding

A patient is recieving oral anticoagulant therapy with warfirin (comadin). The results of a newly drawn international normalized ratio is 3.8 seconds. The nurse anticipates carrying out a prescription to do which? - Hold next dose of warfarin - Increase next dose of warfarin - Administer the next dose of warfarin - Stop the warfarin & administer neparin

Hold next dose of warfarin

Nurse is caring for an adult patient with respiratory distress syndrome. ABG's indicates the patient is experiencing respiratory alkalosis. Which electrolyte imbalance is present - Hypokalemia - Hyponatremia - Hypercalcemia - Hyperchloremia

Hypokalemia

Nurse evaluates that the older client has a need fpr further teaching on how to promote sleep when client makes which statement?

I drink hot chocolate before bedtime

The nurse monitors the fluid balance of a patient who has which diagnosis & most at risk for fluid volume deficit?

Ilesotomy

What are the cultural beliefs of an African American patient with regards to illness

Illness is a disharmonious state that may be caused by demons & spirits

Nurse is reviewing a lab of a patient obtained 2 hours after breakfast : Hemoglobin: 10.5g/dL, Potassium: 4.1mEq. Which dietary instruction should the nurse reinforce for this patient? - Increase amount of red meats - Increase intake in milk products - Limit the # of bananas a day - Decrease the amount of heavily sugared items

Increase amount of red meats

An older patient comlpains of chronic constipation. Which intructions should the nurse give to the patient?

Increase fluids to at least 8 glasses a day

The nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism. Lab studies are performed & the serum calcium level is 12.0 mg/dL. Bases on this lab value, the nurse should take which action? - Inform the registered nurse of the lab value - Document the value in patients record - Place the lab result form in patients record - Reassure the patient that the lab result is normal

Inform the registered nurse of the lab value

Nurse is inserting indwelling catheter into a male patient. Catheter is insterted into urethra, urines begins to flow into the tubing. Nurse should take what step next?

Insert the catheter 2.5 - 5cm & inflate the balloon

Nursing student is discussing cultural issues in a clinical conference. The nursing instructor asks the student to describe ethnocentrism. Which statement by the student indicates LACK OF UNDERSTANDING of the issue of ethnocentrism?

It's imposing one's belief on an individuals from another culture

Nurse is caring for a child with a diagnosis of roseola infantum. Which instruction should the nurse reinforce to the mother?

Keep drinking glasses & eating utensils seperated from other children because the disease is transmitted through saliva

Nurse is assisting in developing a plan of care for an older patient to prevent a fall. Which action would be the least likely to prevent a fall?

Keeping the bathroom light off at night time

Nurse provides instructions for patient at risk for hypokalemia. The nurse tells the patient that the fruit highest in potassium is?

Kiwi fruit

A nursing student is caring for a patient & the nursing instructions asks why IV lactated Ringer's solution is prescribed

Lactated Ringer's solution is isotonic to plasma

Nurse is reinforcing post-op liver biopsy procedure to a patient. Which should the nurse tell patient?

Lay on right side for 2 hours

3 year old child hospitalized because of persistent vomitting. Which should the nurse expect to occur?

Metabollic alkalosis

Nurse reviewing lab of patient with Crohn's disease. The patients magnesium level of 1.5 mg/dL. Most appropriate action?

Monitor patient for dysrhytmia

Nurse is collecting data from a patient & is observing the patients ambulate with the use of a cane. For which patient action, when observed, should the nurse interfere & suggest a physical therapy referral? - Patient holds cane close to body - Patient holds cane on unaffected side - Patient moves the cane & unaffected side together - The cane handle was parallel to the greater trochanter of the femur

Patient moves the cane & unaffected side together

Nurse reviews electolyte values & notes a sodium level of 130 mEq/L. Nurse expects that this sodium level would be noted in a patient with which condition? - Patient with watery diarrhea - Patient with diabetes insipidus - Patient with an inadequate daily water intake - Patient with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)

Patient with syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)

Patient at risk for developing hypocalcemia. The nurse determines that the patient is experiencing this electrolyte disturbance if which sign is noted?

Positive Trousseaus Sign

The nurse is monitoring a patient who is attached to a cardiac monitor & notes the presence of U waves. The nurse checks the patient & then reviews the results of the patients recent electrolyte results. The nurse expects to note which electrolyte value? - Sodium 135 - Sodium 140 - Potassium 3.0 - Potassium 5.0

Potassium 3.0

A bone marrow aspiration is scheduled for a patient suspected of having leukemia. The nurse prepares supplis for the procedure & plans to bring which skin cleansing agent before procedure? - Soup & water - Alcohol swabs - Hydrogen peroxide - Povidone-iodine (Betadine)

Povidone-iodine (Betadine)

Nurse is told blood gas results indicate a pH 7.50 & a PCO2 of 32 mm Hg. The nurse determines that these results are indicative of when acid-base disturbance?

Respiratory alkalosis

Patient has serum sodium level of 129 mEq/L because of hypervolemia. Which measure should be instituted? - Restricting fluid intake - Providing 2g sodium diet - Providing 4g sodium diet - Administer IV hypertonic saline

Restricting fluid intake

The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Which would be a component of the plan of care? - Review results of preopertative labratory studies - Report any increases in BP on day of surgery - Instruct the patient to avoid oral hygiene on the morning of surgery - Verify that the patient has recieved NPO 24 hours before surgery

Review results of preopertative labratory studies

Patient is having a Lumbar Puncture performed. The nurse should place the patient in which position for the procedure?

Side lying with legs pulled up & chin to the chest

Nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned patients. The nurse should plan care knowing that which patient is at the least likely risk for the development of third-spacing? - The patient with sepsis - The patient with cirrhosis - The patient with kidney failure - The patient with diabetes melitus

The patient with diabetes melitus

Patient with TB asks nurse when it is permissible to return to work. What should the nurse tell the client? - Five sputum cultures must be negative before returnig to work - Three sputum cultures must be negative before returning to work - A sputum culture & a chest x-ray must be negative before returning to work - A sputum culture & a mantoux test must be negative before returning to work

Three sputum cultures must be negative before returning to work

The nurse notes that the HCP has prescribed heomgain sulfate for patient with color tumor. Which is rational for prescribing this medicine

To decrease bacteria in the bowel

Nurse reviews the lab test of patient & suspects MI at the time of chest pain 2 DAYS ago if what comes positive

Troponin I

A caregiver asks the nurse about feeding the patient by a tube into the stomach. Which response would be appropriate? - Tube feedings are only for long-term feeding problems - Tube feedings can provide adequate amounts of required nutrients - Tube feedings often results in complications such as aspiration pneumonia - Tube feedings are not helpful in cases of intractable vomitting or severe diarrhea

Tube feedings can provide adequate amounts of required nutrients

Patient asks the nurse about various herbal therapies available for the treatment of insomnia. Nurse should encourage the patient to discuss the use of which product by HCP? - Garlic - Valerian - Lavendar -Glucosamine

Valerian

Patient who had knee surgery 4 days ago reports he has not had a bowel movement since before the surgery. Which question shoukd the nurse ask?

What have you been eating & drinking since the surgery

Nurse has admitted a patient to the nursing unit following right mastectomy. The nurse plans to place the right arm in what position?

elevated on one or two pillows