The nurse anticipates a suprapubic catheter for which patient?

A) A patient with recent prostatectomy
B) A patient with a urethral stricture
C) A patient with an appendectomy
D) A patient with menopause

The nurse is caring for a patient who is a well-known surgeon at the hospital. The nurse notices the patient becoming more agitated and withdrawn with each group of surgeon visitors. The nurse and patient agree to place a "Do not disturb" sign on the door. A few hours later, the nurse notices a surgeon who is not involved in the patient's care attempting to enter the room. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Call for security to remove the surgeon.
B) Allow the surgeon to enter.
C) Firmly explain that the patient does not wish to have visitors at this time.
D) Scold the surgeon for not obeying the sign and respecting the patient's wishes.

Directions: Calculate the IV flow rates with DA equations where requested.For credit,show work.Label all answers.Label flow rates in milliliters per hour or drops per minutes,as needed.
Ordered: D₅W IV at 125 mL per hr.Available: D₅W 1000 mL; gravity device with DF10 administration set.
What flow rate will the nurse set?
A)DA equation:
B)Evaluation:

A new graduate nurse will make the best clinical decisions by applying the components of the nursing critical thinking model and which of the following?

A) Drawing on past clinical experiences to formulate standardized care plans.
B) Relying on recall of information from past lectures and textbooks.
C) Depending on the charge nurse to determine priorities of care.
D) Using the nursing process.

The suffix in blepharoptosis means:

A) inflammation.
B) condition.
C) pertaining to.
D) drooping.

In the term trichiasis,the root trich means:

A) eyelid.
B) hair.
C) blink.
D) dry.

Lactated Ringer's solution is administered to the patient during surgery.What is the purpose of this infusion?

A) Cause cells to shrink and reduce swelling.
B) Expand the body's intravascular fluid volume.
C) Move fluid from intravascular space into cells.
D) Pull fluid from cells into the intravascular space.