Med Surg II/2 (MedSurgII)

The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a patient who had been hospitalized for 5 days with Crohn's disease with a fistula who is lactose intolerant. Which of the following should the nurse include as part of the discharge planning? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. {{Ans:- High-calories diet, vitamin supplements, high calorie diet Rationale: A high calorie diet, high protein, low residue diet is recommended; Glucocorticoid therapy (should be given in the lowest dose possible for the short...

(Complete 90 Q&A) Med Surg 2(II) – Exam 3 Questions with Correct Answers |Graded A+ A patient's ABG results include pH 7.31, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, PaO2 51 mm Hg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. Oxygen is administered at 2 L/min, and the patient is placed in high-Fowler's position. An hour later, the ABGs are repeated with results of pH 7.36, PaCO2 40 mm Hg, PaO2 60 mm Hg, and HCO3 24 mEq/L. What is most important for the nurse to do? {{Ans:- A. Increase the oxygen flow rate to 4 L/min. Rationale: The in...

(Complete 70 Q&A) Med Surg 2(II) - Exam 2 2023|Graded A+ Which method is best to use when confirming initial placement of a blindly inserted small-bore NG feeding tube? a. x-ray. b. air insufflation. c. observing patient for coughing. d. pH measurement of gastric aspirate. A patient is receiving peripheral parenteral nutrition. The parenteral nutrition solution is completed before the new solution arrives on the unit. The nurse gives a. 20% intralipids. b. 5% dextrose solution...

(Complete 105 Q&A) Med Surg 2(II)- Exam 1 2023| Graded A+ 1. A patient admitted with ACS has continuous ECG monitoring. An examination of the rhythm strip reveals the following characteristics: atrial rate 74 beats/min and regular; ventricular rate 62 beats/min and irregular; P wave normal shape; PR interval lengthens progressively until a P wave is not conducted; QRS normal shape. The priority nursing intervention would be to a. perform synchronized cardioversion. b. administer epinephri...