The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton’s initial plans to repeal the ban on gay and lesbian members of the military.

Which surgical patient has the greatest risk for post-operative gastrointestinal complications?

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A newborn is immediately placed skin-to-skin with the mother, and the nurse evaluates the infant’s body temperature every hour. Maintaining the newborn’s body temperature is important for preventing what?

What is the primary reason for elevated fibrinogen levels in postpartum clients?

You are caring for a new admission who is scheduled for an open cholecystectomy later today. She has orders for laboratory work to be drawn, insertion of an intravenous saline lock,  post operative teaching for early ambulation and pain management. Which intervention should you complete first?

What is one of the first physical assessments performed on a newborn?

A post operative patient reports severe gas pains. Which intervention is the priority?

Name ONE (1) way this person is NOT in Anatomical Position.  1000_F_208591183_qF25Jylmj3rGgYWHVjBL09AZRbw5Zn8G.jpg 

Which of the following is an expected finding in the postpartum assessment of lochia?