The client is diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma. Which medication should the nurse discuss with the client? - -Use of a "rescue inhaler" -The nurse is assisting the physician with the insertion of a new tracheostomy tube. The physician asks for the obturator. The nurse correctly hands the ph...
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On initial assessment the patient is found to be quiet interested in asking questions about the nurse, evades personal questions, and is often silent while making no eye contact. These characteristics are more likely to be found in which behavior: 1 Withdrawn 2 Manipulative 3 Dependent 4 Hostil...
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Add to cartOn initial assessment the patient is found to be quiet interested in asking questions about the nurse, evades personal questions, and is often silent while making no eye contact. These characteristics are more likely to be found in which behavior: 1 Withdrawn 2 Manipulative 3 Dependent 4 Hostil...
One hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? A. Assess the oxygen saturation level B. Administer pain medication as ordered C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient D. Assess for bladder ...
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Add to cartOne hour after admission to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU), the postoperative patient has become very restless. What is the nurse's first action? A. Assess the oxygen saturation level B. Administer pain medication as ordered C. Call the surgeon to assess the patient D. Assess for bladder ...
Catecholamines - -Hormones (dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine) released by the adrenal medulla in response to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. -Corticosteroids - -The hormones produced and secreted by the adrenal cortex; also called "adrenal steroids" -Cortisol - -The m...
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Add to cartCatecholamines - -Hormones (dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine) released by the adrenal medulla in response to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. -Corticosteroids - -The hormones produced and secreted by the adrenal cortex; also called "adrenal steroids" -Cortisol - -The m...
When describing patient education approaches, the nurse educator would explain that informal teaching is an approach that a. follows formalized plans b. has standardized content c. often occurs one-to-one d. addresses group needs - -C. Informal teaching is individualized one on one teaching wh...
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Add to cartWhen describing patient education approaches, the nurse educator would explain that informal teaching is an approach that a. follows formalized plans b. has standardized content c. often occurs one-to-one d. addresses group needs - -C. Informal teaching is individualized one on one teaching wh...
The client is diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma. Which medication should the nurse discuss with the client? - -Use of a "rescue inhaler" -The nurse is assisting the physician with the insertion of a new tracheostomy tube. The physician asks for the obturator. The nurse correctly hands the...
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Add to cartThe client is diagnosed with mild intermittent asthma. Which medication should the nurse discuss with the client? - -Use of a "rescue inhaler" -The nurse is assisting the physician with the insertion of a new tracheostomy tube. The physician asks for the obturator. The nurse correctly hands the...
D - -The nurse is caring for a client with radium implant for the treatmentof cervical cancer. When caring for the client with a radioactive implant, the nurse should: A.Provide emotional support by spending additional time with theclient. B.Stand at the floor of the bed when talking to the cl...
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Add to cartD - -The nurse is caring for a client with radium implant for the treatmentof cervical cancer. When caring for the client with a radioactive implant, the nurse should: A.Provide emotional support by spending additional time with theclient. B.Stand at the floor of the bed when talking to the cl...
aging - -universal and normal process that starts at conception and continues until death. -Homeostatis - -maintaining a constant balance -Key changes in the muscular system in older adults - --decreased muscle mass -decreased muscle tone -slower muscle responses -decrease in elasticity of ...
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Grade A+ 2023
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A patient who is to undergo a cardiac catheterization communicates to the nurse that he forgot to inform the physician that he is allergic to shrimp. What should the nurse do next? 1. Inform the physician of the patient's allergy. 2. Prepare patient for the catheterization. 3. Ask patient what...
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Add to cartA patient who is to undergo a cardiac catheterization communicates to the nurse that he forgot to inform the physician that he is allergic to shrimp. What should the nurse do next? 1. Inform the physician of the patient's allergy. 2. Prepare patient for the catheterization. 3. Ask patient what...
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