The Nurse Working Night Shift Recognizes the Value of Allowing

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse working night shift recognizes the value of allowing clients to sleep uninterrupted whenever possible.Which client would the nurse wake to assess vital signs?

• A)Postoperative client who had surgery 5 days ago and will be discharged in the morning
• B)Client who has been afebrile for 3 days on antibiotics
• C)Client who required medication earlier in the day for chest pain
• D)A client who required the insertion of an indwelling catheter this evening secondary to urine retention related to an enlarged prostate

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Definitions:

Cardiology

A branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body.

Blood Vessels

The network of tubes in the body through which blood flows, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Thyroid

A gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth.