A 49-year-old long-distance runner with dysfunctional uterine bleeding was scheduled for a hysteroscopy. During the procedure, sterile saline was used to expand the intrauterine compartment and enhance visualization. The perioperative nurse meticulously monitored fluid use and documented infiltration to the uterus and fluid collected as drainage from the uterus. The perioperative nurse was concerned that approximately 500 mL of fluid was unaccounted for and alerted the surgeon. The nurse's motive for this surveillance was to:

A 49-year-old long-distance runner with dysfunctional uterine bleeding was scheduled for a hysteroscopy. During the procedure, sterile saline was used to expand the intrauterine compartment and enhance visualization. The perioperative nurse meticulously monitored fluid use and documented infiltration to the uterus and fluid collected as drainage from the uterus. The perioperative nurse was concerned that approximately 500 mL of fluid was unaccounted for and alerted the surgeon. The nurse's motive for this surveillance was to:

Select the true statement that best explains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) exposure control plan (ECP).

While hypothermia was historically credited as a therapeutic modality benefitting all surgery because it decreases metabolism and reduces oxygen demand, inadvertent hypothermia is now recognized as impacting many critical physiologic functions and patient outcomes. Which of the following impairments can contribute to surgical site infections?

A 92-year-old frail female nursing home patient was admitted for dehydration, anemia, and respiratory symptoms. She has type 2 diabetes and low albumin levels, is underweight, and continues to smoke cigarettes. The patient is on complete bed rest in a hospital bed with an alternating pressure mattress overlay. She is not able to turn herself in bed and must be assisted to change position. Based on this description of the patient, which factor classification dominates her vulnerability and risk for injury?

Positioning devices should be used according to the original equipment manufacturer's instructions to reduce the capillary interface pressure to below: