The Nurse Is Reviewing Orders Written for a Patient Returning

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing orders written for a patient returning from surgery to remove a spinal cord tumor.Which order should the nurse implement immediately?

• A) Install a bed cradle
• B) Apply heel protection
• C) Dexamethasone (Decadron)10 mg IVP now and every 8 hours x 2 doses
• D) Monitor bowel sounds;notify if unable to obtain or faint in any abdominal quadrant

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Definitions:

Posting Reference Column

Part of accounting ledgers, indicating the journal page from which the transaction was posted.

General Journal

A foundational accounting document where financial transactions are initially recorded, providing a permanent record.

General Ledger

A general ledger is a complete record of all financial transactions over the life of a company.

Posting

The process of transferring information from the journal to individual accounts in the ledger, which helps in preparing financial statements.