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The nurse is assisting in implementing care plan for a patient with
dementia. Which interventions would you expect to see? (SATA) -
answer Keep a large clock and calendar in view, reduce distractions
during meal times, reduce exposure to over-stimulating situations,
and monitor weight regularly for changes.
Nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes. Which indicates
need for further assessment? - answer "My dad and his dad had
pancreatic cancer"
Which of the following indicates that teaching on meningitis is
understood? (SATA) - answer It is important that we vaccinate our
son at the proper times, meningitis is contagious if exposed to the
bodily fluids from another infected child, and if our child contracts
bacterial meningitis, he will need antibiotic treatment immediately.
The nurse is caring for a patient with alzheimer's who is stumbling
in the hall frequently. The nurse will do which of the following to
protect the client? (SATA) - answer Offer social or physical activity
to promote safety, encourage staff or family supervision for safety,
and maintain a cal environment for the patient.
The LPN is preparing to DC a patient with Type 1 Diabetes. What
teaching should the LPN provide? (SATA) - answer Effects of illness
and stress on the glucose level, S&S of hypoglycemia, and effects of
exercise on the glucose level
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II diabetes. What
statement requires further teaching by the nurse? (SATA) - answer
"I am having difficulty with my wife in bed", "My wife and I love to
walk barefoot in the sand", and "My heart Dr. put me on a new pill".
,Your patient is experiencing a new onset myoclonic (muscle-jerking)
seizures. The nurse knows which one of the following statements
are true about the seizure characteristics? - answer Sudden
excessive jerking of the body or extremities.
Nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes who is concerned about
developing long-term complications. Which interventions would the
nurse assist the patient with for this? (SATA) - answer Daily foot
exams, annual renal function tests, and maintain LDL under
150mg/dL
The nurse is caring for a patient with type II Diabetes. Which
statement would indicate a need for further assessment by the
nurse? (SATA) - answer I mix my glargine insulin with my Humalog, I
am on prednisone for poison ivy, and I have dry skin on my heel that
keeps cracking.
Patient in ER with symptoms of a stroke. The nurse knows prompt
medication attention is needed within 3 hours to reduce permanent
disability or death. Which interventions would nurse anticipate for
patient? (SATA) - answer Administering tissue plasminogen activator
(TPA), CT scan or MRI to rule out hemorrhagic stroke, Neuro
assessment using NIH stroke scale, and Review any history of
bleeding disorders.
The nurse is caring for a patient with type I Diabetes post-op 1 day
after a right hip replacement.. What should be monitored for this
patient? (SATA) - answer Microalbuminuria, BUN/Creatinine, Blood
pressure, and CBC
Nurse is caring for patient recently dx with seizures and prescribed
phenytoin (Dilantin). What education should we include? (SATA) -
answer Patient should avoid alcohol when taking seizure meds,
patient should be encouraged to do good oral hygiene, explain the
need to continue medication even when seizures stop, explain that
the patient may have driving restrictions.
, When assessing for meningitis or encephalitis, the nurse is aware
which of the following statements is true? - answer Determining
organism specific cause of the condition
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to a newly dx diabetic
patient. What should be included in education? (SATA) - answer Plan
meals the same time every day, reduce saturated fat and increase
exercise, select food from myplate food planning tool.
Client is showing signs of dementia. The nurse will practice which
guidelines for reality orientation? (SATA) - answer Set routine and
be consistent, be truthful in your responses, and engage them in
simple tasks that have a purpose.
Patient with new dx of seizures, nurse will instruct patient to keep a
log of which of the following? (SATA) - answer Time and duration of
seizures, degree of drowsiness after seizures, and any side effects
of nausea and emesis.
Nurse caring for patient with suspected early dementia. What S&S
will the nurse assess the patient for? (SATA) - answer Gradual onset
of memory loss, difficulty focusing attention, and difficulty finding
the right words.
Nurse caring for patient with Type II diabetes, reports feeling jittery,
racing heart, and sweating even when it's cold. What should nurse
do? - answer Check finger stick blood sugar
Patient received 20 units of Novalog sub-q at 0800. What time
should the nurse assess for hypoglycemic reaction? - answer 1000
Nurse caring for patient with elevated ICP recently dx with a brain
tumor. Using Tanner's model, which question should the nurse ask? -
answer Have you experienced any vision changes?
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