The LPN is caring for a patient in the preoperative period who, even after verbalizing concerns and having questions answered, states, "I know I am not going to wake up after surgery." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct action for the LPN to take in this situation is to inform the registered nurse. The patient's statement indicates a high level of fear and anxiety about the surgery and their potential outcome. It is important to involve the registered nurse, who can provide further assessment, support, and interventions to address the patient's concerns appropriately. Simply reassuring the patient or providing statistics about national surgery death rates may not address the underlying fear and may require additional support and intervention. Asking the family to comfort the patient may not be the most appropriate immediate action as the patient's concerns are specific and may require professional support. Bringing the registered nurse into the situation allows for a comprehensive approach to addressing the patient's emotional needs before the surgery.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In preparing a 52-year-old male patient like Mr. Umali for a barium enema to evaluate acute ulcerative colitis, the nurse can expect that he will be contraindicated with cathartics. Cathartics, which are substances that induce bowel movements, are generally contraindicated in patients being evaluated for acute colitis as they can exacerbate the condition and cause additional discomfort. In contrast, using oil retention enemas or radiopaque tablets may not be suitable for a patient with acute ulcerative colitis. Positioning in a high Fowler's position following the procedure is not related to the preparation for a barium enema in this case.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Periosteal osteosarcoma is often treated with surgery alone if margins are clear.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct statement for the nurse to consider is that a correction factor is necessary when the CDC growth chart is used for non-Caucasian ethnic groups. This is because the CDC growth charts were primarily developed using data from Caucasian children. Research has shown that children from different ethnic backgrounds may have differences in growth patterns compared to Caucasian children. Therefore, when using the CDC growth chart for African-American children or other ethnic groups, a correction factor may need to be applied to ensure accurate growth assessment and monitoring.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chiari type II malformation is strongly associated with myelomeningocele, occurring in approximately 80-90% of cases due to abnormal cerebellar development and cranial settling.