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What vital signs are assessed every 15 minutes until stabilization in some agencies?
What vital signs are assessed every 15 minutes until stabilization in some agencies?
- Temperature and respiratory rate (correct)
- Blood pressure and heart rate
- Pulse and oxygen saturation
- Level of consciousness and skin color
In postoperative care, which nursing diagnosis addresses the patient's fear of pain?
In postoperative care, which nursing diagnosis addresses the patient's fear of pain?
- Risk for infection
- Risk for deficient fluid volume
- Ineffective airway clearance
- Acute pain (correct)
What is a common nursing intervention to promote client recovery postoperatively?
What is a common nursing intervention to promote client recovery postoperatively?
- Limiting fluid intake
- Encouraging bed rest
- Avoiding early ambulation
- Using incentive spirometer (correct)
Which factor affects the degree of risk for a surgical procedure in a patient like Ms.F with HTN, DM, and cardiac disease?
Which factor affects the degree of risk for a surgical procedure in a patient like Ms.F with HTN, DM, and cardiac disease?
What is the priority for assessment when caring for a postoperative patient with multiple tubes and monitors?
What is the priority for assessment when caring for a postoperative patient with multiple tubes and monitors?
Which nursing intervention is crucial to prevent complications in a postoperative patient?
Which nursing intervention is crucial to prevent complications in a postoperative patient?
What is typically evaluated to promote drainage of excess exudate from surgical wounds?
What is typically evaluated to promote drainage of excess exudate from surgical wounds?
Which nursing diagnosis focuses on the patient's inability to maintain personal hygiene postoperatively?
Which nursing diagnosis focuses on the patient's inability to maintain personal hygiene postoperatively?
What nursing action can help relieve anxiety in a pre-surgical patient like Ms.F?
What nursing action can help relieve anxiety in a pre-surgical patient like Ms.F?
Apart from medications and general health, what significantly influences the risk associated with a surgical procedure?
Apart from medications and general health, what significantly influences the risk associated with a surgical procedure?
What is the purpose of palliative surgery?
What is the purpose of palliative surgery?
When does the intraoperative phase of the perioperative period end?
When does the intraoperative phase of the perioperative period end?
What defines elective surgery?
What defines elective surgery?
In what phase does surgery start according to the perioperative period?
In what phase does surgery start according to the perioperative period?
What distinguishes major surgery from other types?
What distinguishes major surgery from other types?
Which surgical procedure would be classified as ablative?
Which surgical procedure would be classified as ablative?
What is the primary goal of transplant surgery?
What is the primary goal of transplant surgery?
When does the postoperative phase of the perioperative period end?
When does the postoperative phase of the perioperative period end?
What defines emergency surgery?
What defines emergency surgery?
What does perioperative nursing involve?
What does perioperative nursing involve?
What is the main purpose of conscious sedation during surgery?
What is the main purpose of conscious sedation during surgery?
During surgical skin preparation, what is the primary purpose of applying an antimicrobial agent?
During surgical skin preparation, what is the primary purpose of applying an antimicrobial agent?
What is the primary responsibility of the surgeon regarding preoperative informed consent?
What is the primary responsibility of the surgeon regarding preoperative informed consent?
What is the significance of positioning the client appropriately for surgery?
What is the significance of positioning the client appropriately for surgery?
Which nursing diagnosis might be related to a client's fear of waking up during anesthesia?
Which nursing diagnosis might be related to a client's fear of waking up during anesthesia?
What does nursing management focus on during the postoperative phase due to anesthesia effects?
What does nursing management focus on during the postoperative phase due to anesthesia effects?
Why is it essential for clients to receive preoperative teaching?
Why is it essential for clients to receive preoperative teaching?
Which aspect is crucial for a nurse to assess from the PACU record?
Which aspect is crucial for a nurse to assess from the PACU record?
What is a common physical preparation task for clients before surgery?
What is a common physical preparation task for clients before surgery?
Why does a nurse need to verify information on the preoperative checklist before surgery?
Why does a nurse need to verify information on the preoperative checklist before surgery?
What is the primary reason for administering enemas before bowel surgery?
What is the primary reason for administering enemas before bowel surgery?
Which factor can contribute to a nursing diagnosis of 'Ineffective Coping' in a client?
Which factor can contribute to a nursing diagnosis of 'Ineffective Coping' in a client?
Why are antiemboli stockings and sequential compression devices used in preoperative care?
Why are antiemboli stockings and sequential compression devices used in preoperative care?
Why does surgical skin preparation involve removing hair only if necessary?
Why does surgical skin preparation involve removing hair only if necessary?
What is crucial about managing catheters, tubes, drains, and specimens during surgery?
What is crucial about managing catheters, tubes, drains, and specimens during surgery?
When obtaining preoperative informed consent, what must be provided by the surgeon?
When obtaining preoperative informed consent, what must be provided by the surgeon?
Why is it crucial for nurses to plan for home care in the preoperative phase?
Why is it crucial for nurses to plan for home care in the preoperative phase?
What is one of the goals of care in the intraoperative period?
What is one of the goals of care in the intraoperative period?
What is a significant aspect of intraoperative general anesthesia?
What is a significant aspect of intraoperative general anesthesia?
