NSG 120 Pathophysiology

A nurse answers a call light and finds the client anxious, short of breath, and reporting chest pain. The client states it's a stabbing pain". What action by the nurse takes priority? A. Take a full set of vital signs and document B. Reassure the patient that the appropriate measures will be taken C. Notify the rapid response team D. Listen to the patient's breath sounds - Answer C. Notify the rapid response team The MD order states: Administer 50mg of Metoprolol PO Available...

What is the difference between urine culture and complete urinalysis? - Answer urine culture= clean catch Urinalysis= kidney function, normal ph 4.5-8.0 diabetic= glucose NG tube - Answer through the nose into the stomach PEG tube - Answer directly in the stomach, long term What are the priorities for a patient who is receiving feeding tubes ? - Answer bowel sounds, blood sugars (daily), HOB 30 degrees, aspirations What is the first thing we asses at the start of our ...