When caring for a postsurgical patient, the nurse observes that the client has hemorrhaged and is in hypovolemic shock. Which nursing intervention will manage and minimize hemorrhage and shock? a) Reinforcing dressing or applying pressure if bleeding is frank b) Monitoring vital signs every 15 minutes c) Elevating the head of the bed d) Encouraging the patient to breathe deeply

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When caring for a postsurgical patient, the nurse observes that the client has hemorrhaged and is in hypovolemic shock. Which nursing intervention will manage and minimize hemorrhage and shock?

a) Reinforcing dressing or applying pressure if bleeding is frank
b) Monitoring vital signs every 15 minutes
c) Elevating the head of the bed
d) Encouraging the patient to breathe deeply

 
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A patient is administered succinylcholine and propofol (Diprivan) for induction of anesthesia. One hour after administration, the patient is demonstrating muscle rigidity with a heart rate of 180. What should the nurse do first? a) Administer dantrolene sodium (Dantrium). b) Notify the surgical team. c) Obtain cooling blankets. d) Document the assessment findings.

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A patient is administered succinylcholine and propofol (Diprivan) for induction of anesthesia. One hour after administration, the patient is demonstrating muscle rigidity with a heart rate of 180. What should the nurse do first?

a) Administer dantrolene sodium (Dantrium).
b) Notify the surgical team.
c) Obtain cooling blankets.
d) Document the assessment findings.

 
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When the nurse observes that the postoperative patient demonstrates a constant low level of oxygen saturation via the O2 saturation monitor, although the patient’s breathing appears normal what action should the nurse take first? a) Notify the physician. b) Assess the patient’s heart rhythm and nail beds. c) Apply oxygen. d) Document the findings.

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When the nurse observes that the postoperative patient demonstrates a constant low level of oxygen saturation via the O2 saturation monitor, although the patient’s breathing appears normal what action should the nurse take first?

a) Notify the physician.
b) Assess the patient’s heart rhythm and nail beds.
c) Apply oxygen.
d) Document the findings.

 
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The nurse assesses a patient who is bleeding profusely from the nose. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following conditions? a) Rhinorrhea b) Dysphagia c) Epistaxis d) Xerostomia

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The nurse assesses a patient who is bleeding profusely from the nose. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following conditions?

a) Rhinorrhea
b) Dysphagia
c) Epistaxis
d) Xerostomia

 
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