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CARDIOVASCULAR Renal: Diuretics: most act by disrupting solute reabsorption. NA and CH are predominant solutes in the filtrate. Most of these solutes is reabsorbed in PCT. Also, most bicarb and potassium is reabsorbed here also. Urine moves down loop of Henle and drawn into the interstitial space, thereby decreasing volume of tubular urine and causes the urine to become more concentrated. Diuretics work by blocking reabsorption of sodium and chloride. This creates osmotic pressure within the nep...

UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE: NU-518, Advanced Nursing Assessment Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination, 12th edition Chapters 1 – 5, 18 – 20 (selected readings) Edited by: J essica L. Santos SECTION I: INDEX Question Page Number, Reference Information 1. History and physical exam: comprehensive vs focused. (pp. 5-7; key search term: “focused for patients”) 4 2. Subjective vs. objective data. (pp. 6-7; key search term: “data as you”) 4 – 5 3. Components of health history. (pp. 7-13; key sea...

NCLEX CHALLENGE 6 NCLEX CHALLENGE 6 A nurse is planning care for a client who has diverticulitis. Which of the following menu selections should the nurse include in the plan? Grilled chicken breast with white rice A nurse is caring for a child who has acute gastroenteritis but is able to tolerate oral fluids. The nurse should anticipate providing which of the following type of fluid? Oral rehydration solution A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for esome...

NU 518 - Exam 1 Study Guide/NU 518 - Exam 1 Study Guide. Chapter 1 (Foundations for Clinical Proficiency)  History and physical exam: comprehensive vs focused (Page. 5) 1. Comprehensive: appropriate for new pt. in office or hospital, provides fundamental and personalized knowledge about the pt., strengthens the clinician and pt. relationship, helps identify or r/o physical causes r/t pt. concerns, provides baseline data for future assessments, creates platform for health promotion throu...

NU 545 - Exam 6 Study Guide/NU 545 - Exam 6 Study Guide. Anatomy and function of the GI system components; normal intestinal flora a. GI system carries out following digestive processes: i. Ingestion of food ii. Propulsion of food and wastes from mouth to anus iii. Secretion of mucus, water, enzymes iv. Mechanical digestion of food particles v. Chemical digestion of food particles vi. Absorption of digested food vii. Elimination of waste products by defecation viii. Immune and microbia...

Existential Therapy The existential approach is first and foremost philosophical. It is concerned with the understanding of people’s place in the world and with the explanation of what it means to them to be alive. Human beings are capable of an enormous range of experience. Therefore existential therapy focuses on free will, self-determination, and the search for meaning. This approach highlights a person’s capacity to make rational choices and to develop to their maximum potential. The e...

Chapter 16: Concepts of Inflammation and Immunity Ignatavicius: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition (complete Guide)

NU 545 - Exam 6 Study Guide/NU 545 - Exam 6 Study Guide. 1. Anatomy and function of the GI system components; normal intestinal flora a. GI system carries out following digestive processes: i. Ingestion of food ii. Propulsion of food and wastes from mouth to anus iii. Secretion of mucus, water, enzymes iv. Mechanical digestion of food particles v. Chemical digestion of food particles vi. Absorption of digested food vii. Elimination of waste products by defecation viii. Immune and micro...

NU 518 - Exam 1 Study Guide/NU 518 - Exam 1 Study Guide. Chapter 1 (Foundations for Clinical Proficiency)  History and physical exam: comprehensive vs focused (Page. 5) 1. Comprehensive: appropriate for new pt. in office or hospital, provides fundamental and personalized knowledge about the pt., strengthens the clinician and pt. relationship, helps identify or r/o physical causes r/t pt. concerns, provides baseline data for future assessments, creates platform for health promotion throu...