Question 11

A patient has had a total hip joint replacement. Which of the following actions should the nurse consider for the patient's daily recommended exercise program?
  • Question 12

    When caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy the nurse may carry out the following orders: give enemas, provide a low protein diet, and limit physical activities. These measures are performed to:
  • Question 13

    The patient's pre-operative blood pressure was 120/68 mmHg. On admission to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, the blood pressure was 124/70 mmHg. Thirty minutes after admission, the patient's blood pressure falls to 112/60 mmHg, pulse to 72 BPM, and the skin appears warm and dry. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to:
  • Question 14

    To remove soft contact lenses from the eyes of an unconscious patient the nurse should:
  • Question 15

    Order: Allopurinol 450 mg p.o. daily. Drug availablE.Allopurinol 300 mg scored tablets. Which of the following will you administer?