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Davis Edge - Perioperative NursingWhich factors should the perioperative nurse assess when caring for an older client
undergoing surgery? Select all that apply.
1.
Risk for infection
2.
Impaired renal function
3.
Impaired wound healing
4.
Need for intravenous antibiotics
5.
Ability for self-care upon discharge - answer1.
Risk for infection
2.
Impaired renal function
3.
Impaired wound healing
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with a surgical incision. Which
interventions should the nurse include to decrease the client's risk for infection? Select
all that apply.
1.
Perform meticulous hand hygiene.
2.
Assess incisions, drains, and drainage.
3.
Monitor vital signs and observe for trends.
4.
Administer intravenous fluids.
5.
Auscultate bowel sounds - answer1.
Perform meticulous hand hygiene.
2.
Assess incisions, drains, and drainage.
3.
Monitor vital signs and observe for trends.
The nurse is supervising a student nurse preparing a client for surgery. Which action
made by the student nurse requires intervention by the nurse?
1.
, Cleaning the surgical site with povidone-iodine
2.
Shaving the hair from the surgical site with a razor
3.
Verifying the client has signed the surgical consent form
4.
Making sure the client has removed jewelry and dentures - answer2.
Shaving the hair from the surgical site with a razor
The preoperative nurse is caring for a client preparing to undergo surgery. The client is
crying and upset about the upcoming surgery. The client feels nervous and is unable to
calm down. Which medication should the nurse administer to alleviate these feelings?
1.
Ranitidine
2.
Droperidol
3.
Alprazolam
4.
Diphenhydramine - answer3.
Alprazolam
Ranitidine is a H2 receptor antagonist that decreases gastric acid secretions.
Droperidol is a neuroleptic to provide sedative, antiemetic, and anticonvulsant effects.
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine.
The nurse is caring for an elderly client who underwent joint replacement surgery.
Which factors place this client at higher risk for respiratory complications
postoperatively? Select all that apply.
1.
Decreased lung compliance
2.
Altered forced vital capacity
3.
Increased total lung capacity
4.
Impaired nutritional status
5.
Diminished diaphragmatic strength - answer1.
Decreased lung compliance
2.
Altered forced vital capacity
5.
Diminished diaphragmatic strength
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