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The client is reporting incisional pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

The postoperative client reports hearing a “popping sound” and feeling “something opening” when ambulating in the room. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A client is receiving opioid epidural analgesia. The nurse should notify the health care provider (HCP) if the client has which finding(s)? Select all that apply.

A method used to prevent a patient from scratching at the surgical site which involves taping the hind legs is called

What needs to be done to the patient after the hair clip and before the patient is moved into the surgery suite? (Choose all that apply)

The new nurse has been oriented to the PACU and is caring for the client who had general anesthesia. The charge nurse determines that the new nurse can correctly position the client in the PACU when making which observation?

A client is ready to be discharged following an inguinal hernia repair. Which criteria must the client meet before the nurse can discharge the client? Select all that apply.

The primary health care provider prescribes 2000 mL of 5% dextrose and half-normal saline to infuse over 24 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops (gtt)/mL. The nurse should set the flow rate at how many drops per minute? Fill in the blank. Record your answer to the nearest whole number.

What does a change in color in autoclave tape indicate to the surgical nurse?

Which of the following are clinical signs of entropion?  (Choose all that apply)