The patient who had a total hip arthoplasty asks the nurse why he has to take both the heparin subcutaneously and the warfarin (Coumadin) while he is recovering in the hospital. Which answer is most appropriate?

It is most important that the nurse screen the pre-operative patient for which of the following?

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Stimulation of the neuroendocrine axis in response to physical or psychological stimuli is known as the stress response. What does this contribute to? Select all that apply:

Using the ISBARR format, in which order should the nurse make these statements to communicate a change in patient status to a health care provider? These are the statements:A. “Mr. A was admitted 3 days ago after an ORIF of the right hip. He has required furosemide (Lasix) postoperatively for diuresis, but his urine output has been low.”B. “I think that he needs to be evaluated immediately for respiratory distress and possible transfer to ICU.”C. “This is the nurse on the surgical unit at Lewis Hospital.” D. “I am calling about Mr. A in room 3. After assessing him, I am very concerned about his shortness of breath.”E. “Today, he has crackles audible throughout the posterior chest and his O2 saturation is 89% on 2 liters of oxygen. His blood pressure is 160/90 and his heart rate is 100/minute.”F. “You want me to transfer him to the ICU and you will check on him later today.”Which of the following has the statements for the ISBARR in the correct order?

The morning after admission, a patient being treated for gallstones begins to vomit every 15 minutes and is complaining of abdominal pain and bloating. After assessing the client, the nurse would do which of the following?

When selecting an ordered analgesic to administer to an older adult patient in pain, which of the following must the nurse consider?

In screening a patient for their risk for malignant hyperthermia, which of the following would be the priority assessment?

The patient who has had abdominal surgery is vomiting after surgery. The nurse is concerned that if the vomiting continues, the patient may develop which of the following?

The nurse is caring for the 88 year old patient on the Rehab Unit who is receiving enteral feedings via a nasogastric tube to meet nutritional goals. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care in order to maintain fluid/electrolyte balance?