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Which of the following are done during the intra-operative time out? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

                As a part of the functional health assessment for the patient experiencing the onset of symptoms of type 1 diabetes, which question should the nurse ask?

A patient with a peptic ulcer who has a nasogastric (NG) tube develops sudden, severe upper abdominal pain, diaphoresis, and a very firm abdomen. Which action should the nurse take next?

A nurse is teaching a client who is preoperative how to do deep-breathing exercises and cough effectively after abdominal surgery. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse in an acute-care facility is caring for an older adult client who had a stroke 4 days ago.  Which of the following nursing interventions would be included in the plan of care?

                During assessment of a 58-year-old patient who was diagnosed with a right brain ischemic stroke 3 days ago, the nurse would anticipate which of the following?            

                A 55-year-old accountant presents to the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain as well as heartburn. Which differential feature suggests the presence of a duodenal ulcer?

                 Which information will be best for the nurse to include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) about dietary management of the disease?

                 A patient with type 1 diabetes who uses Glargine (Lantus) and Lispro (Humalog) insulin develops a sore throat, cough, and fever. When the patient calls the clinic to report the symptoms and a blood glucose level of 250 mg/dl, which of the following should the nurse advise the patient to do?

A patient undergoing a cesarean delivery received spinal anesthesia in the operating room. The nurse suspects autonomic nervous system blockade as a result of which vital sign result?