A client who returns from surgery for bowel resection complains of severe pain around the incision.Which assessment is most important for the practical nurse (PN) to obtain prior to the administration of morphine sulfate? Rate of respirations. Core temperature. Appearance of the incision. Presence of bowel sounds.

Which of the following words means a disease involving the light-sensitive innermost layer of the eyeball? Multiple Choice retinopathy myopla uveitis osteopathy otosclerosis

Concepts must be connected with one another in a series of theoretical statements to devise a nursing theory. True False

An anesthesiologist has ordered $1.8\frac {mg}{kg}$ of IV midazolam for a 45.0 kg patient about to have a surgical procedure. The drug is to be delivered over 30 min. A 250. mL IV bag of normal saline in which 1.00 g of midazolam has been dissolved is available. To what infusion rate should the IV pump be set? Round your answer to the nearest $\frac {mL}{h}$ $\square \frac {mL}{h}$

Which blood samples show agglutination? A. Anti-A B. Anti-B C. Anti-D D. None

A chin/neck bra is a supportive device worn after surgery of the chin or neck area. Select the correct response: True False

3. Pyridoxine should be given with isoniazid and cycloserine to prevent hepatotoxicity. True C False

Patient with obstructive shock due to pulmonary emoonsm experiencing decreased cardiac output and hypoxemia. What should the nurse do?

Patient in compensatory stage of shock is experiencing narrowing pulse pressure, cool and pale skin and decreased urine output. What physiological response is occurring?

An older client who takes risperidone (Risperdal), an antipsychotic, is complaining of constipation. Which dietary changes should the practical nurse $(PN)$ recommend? Increase daily green vegetables and bran. Take a laxative and stool softener daily. Eat liver and turnips once a week. Use a retention enema every four days.

QUESTION 3 OF 10 Which of the following statements about used medical needles are correct? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY There is a high probability that a used needle will retain some blood. Used needles should be placed in designated sharps containers. The needle can be reused as long as it remains sharp. There is a high probability that it can accidentally penetrate skin before it is disposed of.