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A client currently lacking their gag reflex post-op, how should the client be positioned? (Ans- Laying on their side What is a Pleural effusion? (Ans- fluid in the pleural space or lining of the lungs What are the chest tube complications to watch for? (Ans- If the chest tube is pinched or clogged Client has a deviated nasal septum and chronic allergies; what condition are they at high risk for? (Ans- Sinusitis What are the signs and symptoms of status asthmaticus? (Ans- Respiratory d...

What clinical indicator is used to determine if a client with HIV needs (ART)? (Ans- CD4 count is less than 350 cell/mm^3 Symptoms of lupus (Ans- •Painful, swollen joints or arthritis •Skin rash -Butterfly-shaped across face -Triggered by sun exposure •Frequent fevers •Prolonged or extreme fatigue •Anemia •Kidney involvement What can happen if a client has multiple allergic reactions to the same thing? (Ans- anaphylaxisWhat clinical finding would prompt a nurse to hold...

What is contact dermatitis? (Ans- Delayed allergic response involving cell-mediated immunity. What are we concerned most about with burns? (Ans- ~Burns cause an acute inflammatory response. Serious burns have local and systemic defects. ~all burns should be considered life threatening until they are thoroughly assessed. ~First priority is maintaining airway. What tissue injury is not always visible? (Ans- Electrical burns What temperature of water should you use over a burn? (Ans- Ru...

Dietary teaching for iron deficiency anemia (Ans- Increase intake of red meat, leafy greens, fortified cereals, and vitamin C. Risk factors for atherosclerosis (Ans- High lipid levels, hypertension, diabetes, smoking. Erythropoietin production sites (Ans- Kidney and liver. Adverse reaction to blood transfusion (Ans- Hypotension, dyspnea, tachycardia. Causes of bone marrow suppression (Ans- Radiation, toxic chemicals, ionizing exposure. Symptoms of 40% blood loss (Ans- Hypotension, de...

A woman complains of eye itching, tearing, halos around lights, and decreased central vision. Which symptom most clearly relates to macular degeneration? 1. Eye itching 2. Tearing 3. Halos around lights 4. Decreased central vision (- Correct Answer: 4 A decrease in central vision is most characteristic of macular degeneration. (1) Eye itching, (2) tearing, and (3) halos around lights are not symptoms of macular degeneration. Before eye surgery, a patient is instructed to take stool so...

What is an allograft? (Ansa tissue graft from another person (burn victim) What is pleural effusion (Ans- collection of fluid lining of the lungs Droplet precautions (Ans- gown, gloves, mask , eye protection (n95 NOT included) Symptoms of dehydration (Ans- thick secretion, dizziness, high urine gravity priority intervention for pt with low potassium (Ans- Assess the patient heart rate and rhythmWhat are the 5 P's? (AnsPulselessness Pallor Pain Paresthesia Paralysis Condition ...