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A patient 48 hours after surgery for a fractured femoral shaft is experiencing mental confusion, tachycardia, tachypnea, and dyspnea. The patient’s blood pressure is elevated and petechiae are present on the chest. After reporting the findings to the RN what should the nurse do while awaiting the physician’s specific orders? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is collecting data for a patient who is reporting pain in the left wrist. What question should the nurse use to address the region of the pain?

A patient scheduled for surgery the next morning is withdrawn, sad, and states a fear of the surgery. How should the nurse respond to this patient?

The nurse is collecting data for a patient with osteoporosis. Which serum calcium result is most likely related to osteoporosis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect?

A client with polycythemia vera has an enlarged spleen. Which nursing action is most important to prevent the formation of blood clots in the client?

A patient is scheduled for surgery is to receive general anesthesia. The patient asks you to explain this type of anesthesia. You would correctly state that general anesthesia is:

A patient is scheduled for surgery is to receive general anesthesia. The patient asks you to explain this type of anesthesia. You would correctly state that general anesthesia is:

Jack has a deep laceration to his upper thigh. A steady stream of dark red blood is coming from the wound. With this type of injury, Jack is at an increased risk for

A client with polycythemia vera has an enlarged spleen. Which nursing action is most important to prevent the formation of blood clots in the client?