Chapter 09 Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Questions And Answers 100% Verified A+ Guaranteed

A postoperative client has just been admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). What assessment by the PACU nurse takes priority? {Ans: Airway}A client has a great deal of pain when coughing and deep breathing after abdominal surgery despite having pain medication. What action by the nurse is best? {Ans: Demonstrate how to splint the incision.}A nurse assesses a client in the preoperative holding area and finds brittle nails and hair, dry skin turgor, and muscle wasting. What action by the nurse is best? {Ans: Consult the primary health care provider about a dietitian referral.}The postanesthesia care unit (PACU) charge nurse notes vital signs on four postoperative clients. Which client would the nurse assess first? {Ans: Client with a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min}The postoperative nurse is caring for a client who reports feeling "something popped" after vomiting. What action by the nurse is best? {Ans: Gather sterile nonadherent dressings.}A client had a surgical procedure with spinal anesthesia. The client's blood pressure was 122/78 mm Hg 30 minutes ago and is now 138/60 and the client reports nausea. What action by the nurse is best? {Ans: Notify the primary health care provider.}A preoperative nurse