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1 .The nurse helps a patient to cough and deep breathe after surgery. It is desirable for the patient to assume which of the following positions? side-lying prone supine high fowlers Ans High f... owlers 2.which of the following actions is essential for the nurse to take after administration of a preoperative medication to a patient? raise the side rails of the bed tell the pt what to expect in the operating room discuss the pt's feelings about surgery ensure the operative permit is signed Ans raise the side rails of the bed 3.the nurse understands the purpose of a drain in a wound is to: prevent infection as a mean for bacteria to escape keep the tissues close together so that healing can occur evaluate the effectiveness of homeostasis create a space that will facilitate reconstructive surgery at a later date Ans keep the tissues close together so that healing can occur 4.a client returns from abdominal surgery with an order for morphine sulfate IV q 3 hours prn for pain. During the first 24 hours of surgery, which action by the nurse is BEST? offer pain medication every 4 hours offer pain medication every 3 hours Administer pain meds every 4 hours Administer pain meds every 3 hours Ans Administer pain meds eve........................................................Continued [Show More]

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