Nursing Flashcard

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What is the first intervention a nurse should implement for a client with pneumonia who has a decrease in oxygen saturation from 94% to 88% while ambulating?

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Assist the ambulating client back to the bed.

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What should a nurse do first when a family requests hospice care for an elderly resident who previously requested no resuscitative efforts?

Back

Notify the healthcare provider of the family's request.

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How should a nurse provide a culturally sensitive explanation of surgery to a traditional Muslim woman?

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Tell the surgeon that the son will decide after explanation of the proposed surgery is provided.

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What is the most important question to include in the preoperative assessment for a client who is 5' 5" tall and weighs 200 pounds?

Back

What vitamin and mineral supplements do you take?

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What is the most important instruction a nurse should provide to an obese male client starting a long-term weight loss regimen?

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Be sure to have a complete physical examination before beginning your planned exercise program.

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What is the significance of monitoring oxygen saturation in clients with respiratory conditions?

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It helps assess the effectiveness of oxygenation and guides interventions.

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What is the role of a nurse in end-of-life care for clients requesting hospice services?

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To support the client's wishes and facilitate communication with the healthcare team.

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Why is it important to consider cultural sensitivity in nursing care?

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To ensure that care is respectful and appropriate to the client's cultural beliefs and practices.

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What are the key components of a preoperative assessment?

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Medical history, current medications, allergies, and physical examination.

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What is the importance of a physical examination before starting an exercise program?

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To identify any potential health risks and ensure the client is fit for exercise.