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1. The nurse is performing an assessment of an 80-year-old patient. Which information obtained by the nurse will be of most concern? a. Decreased appetite b. Difficulty chewing food c. Unintentional weight loss d. Complaints of indigestion ANS: C Unintentional weight loss is not a normal finding in older patients and may indicate a problem such as cancer or depression. Poor appetite, difficulty in chewing, and complaints of indigestion are common in older patients. These will need to be ad...

{NGN}ATI Care of Children 2023 Proctored Exam 100% VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ATI Care of Children RN 2019 Proctored Exam Level 3! Peds 2019. All 70Questions with the Answers Higlighted Peds 2019 1. nurse is assessing school age child who has heart failure and is taking furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective? a. An increase in venous pressure b. decrease in peripheral edema c. decrease in cardiac output d...

Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum Exam Review | Guide with Verified Answers - Chamberlain Q: Independent risk factor for dementia Answer: Depression therefore it is important to evaluate cognitive function when depression is suspected. Older clients may have associated memory loss, slowed processing, or impaired executive functioning. Q: Assessing Depression in Patients with Dementia Answer: Self-repo...

RSK2601 EXAM PACK 2023 100+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+. Enterprise risk management (ERM) is characterised by a 1. Narrow focus of hazard risks 2. Comprehensive, inclusive and proactive approach to risk management 3. Functional approach to risk management responsibilities 4. Lack of consistency in terms of level of detail and reporting formats The purpose of an ERM policy is to 1. Assist an organisation integrating risk management into its management processes 2. Communica...

A home health nurse is caring for a child who has Lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take a. Ensure the state health department has been notified b. Administer antitoxin c. Educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings d. Assess for skin necrosis - a. Ensure the state health department has been notified A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. (NGN) – Nurses’ notes 0900: The client reports e...

Exam 2: NUR208/ NUR 208 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Mental Health Nursing| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: Acute stress can lead to what? Answer: sad mood, loss of appetite, increased B/P, risk for clots/stroke, decreased memory and learning, impotence Q: chronic stress can lead to what? Answer: anxiety/panic, major depressive disorder, lowered resistance, anorexia or overeating, insulin-resistant diabetes, greater risk for car...

1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation: m...

Final Exam: PRN 1562/ PRN1562 (Latest New 2023/2024 Update) Principles of Mental Health Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers | Rasmussen Q: ADHD is defined as Answer: - Issues with following rules, paying attention, easily distracted, forgetful, impaired time management - CNS stimulants for treatment (give early in day to avoid insomnia, lack of appetite, headache) Q: Oppositional Defiant Disorder is defined as? (more to authority figure) Answer: - Cha...

Nurs 629 Exam 3 (Maryville) Questions and Answers 100% Pass Otitis media pathogens Caused by: S. Pneumoniae (most common); H. Influenzae, M. Catarrhils Otitis media Symptoms: Fever, Pain, discharge from ear, tugging at ear, irritability, crying, lethargy, decreased appetite, decreased sleep, Recent URI Objective findings in otitis media Red, bulging OM; Retracted with pus; no movement of TM, Inability to see landmarks; occasional hole in TM Treatment for AOM + Conjunctivitis d/t : H. Influenz...

Causes of secondary HTN CORRECT ANSWER *renal artery stenosis* → most common cause of 2° HTN endocrine causes: hyperaldosteronism, thyroid or parathyroid disease, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma, hyperthyroidism, acromegaly medications: *oral contraceptives* → most common 2° cause of HTN, decongestants, estrogen, appetite suppressants, chronic steroids, TCAs, NSAIDs coarctation of the aorta cocaine OSA Stage I HTN CORRECT ANSWER 140-159 / 90-99 Stage II HTN CORRECT ...