An hour after a left-sided thoracotomy, a client complains reports incisional pain at a level “7” (based on 0 to 10 scale) and has decreased left-sided breath sounds. The pleural drainage system has 100 mL of bloody drainage. Which action should the nurse take first?
Read DetailsA client arrives at the outpatient surgical center for a scheduled laparoscopy under general anesthesia. Which client information requires the nurse’s preoperative intervention to maintain client safety? (Select all that apply)
Read DetailsThe following orders were filled from a one pint bottle of medication: 2 fl oz, 45 mL, 3 fl oz, and 180 mL. You receive an order for 4 ounces of the medication. Is there enough remaining in the bottle to fill the order? Yes or No
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