Term 2 of 139
a client who has severe back pain is found to have a vertebral comp fracture. which cause would
the nurse consider when planning interventions
arthritis in the lower back
muscle strain from heavy lifting
collapase of the vertebral bodies
nerve damage from prolonged sitting
,Term 3 of 139
which assessment findings are associated with cushing dz? SATA
esophageal dysmotility
spiderlike hemangiomas
episodic blanching of the fingers
increased pigmentation
client admitted to hospital 5 days ago for abdominal pain
round face
dependent edema in the feet and ankles
thin, translucent skin with bruising
increased fatty deposition in the neck and back
Term 4 of 139
client develops bacterial pneumonia and is admitted to the er. clients initial PaO2 is 80. drawn
again and is 65. nurse action
monitor the client for signs of anxiety
increase oxygen flow rate per facility protocol
administer a sedative to calm the client
prepare the client for a chest x-ray
Term 5 of 139
Hypofunction of adrenal gland. Prescribed hydrocortisone. What findings indicate dosage
adjustment needed. SATA
Techniques to reduce stress
Apply smoothly without creases
Fluid retention
Rapid weight gain
Reduced thoracic compliance
,Term 6 of 139
med used to treat intervertebral disc disease
cyclobenzaprine
aldosterone
venlafaxine
tizanidine
Definition 7 of 139
reposition client by log rolling
plan of care for a client who just had a posterior laminectomy
nursing intervention for client undergone unilateral adrenalectomy
Labs for client with hypofunctioning of the adrenal gland:
which instruction would the nurse provide to a client receiving brachytherapy for prostate
cancer to prevent injury
Term 8 of 139
immediately after a bilateral adrenalectomy, a client is receiving corticosteroids that are to be
continued after discharge from the hospital. which statement needs further education?
i am glad that i only have to take the med once a day
--larger dose in am and second dose before 4pm to mimic expected hormone secretion
press the end of the residual limb against a pillow periodically
Position the client from side to side of fluid is not draining adequately
Salt intake may need to be restricted
, Term 9 of 139
african american:Illness is a punishment for sins. what culture
determinism belief
yin/yang balance
biomedical belief
magicoreligious belief
Term 10 of 139
a client on prolonged cortisone therapy for adrenal insufficiency is being discharged. which side
effects would the nurse teach the client and family to expect? SATA
supine
hepatitis b
cyclobenzaprine
weak
moon face
weight gain
Term 11 of 139
which instruction would the nurse provide to a client receiving brachytherapy for prostate cancer
to prevent injury
refrain from close contact with others
consume a high-fiber diet to aid digestion
increase physical activity to strengthen the body
take pain medication regularly to manage discomfort
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