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1. Know causes of delirium ppt.18 p.5 and p.16 • Disturbance in level of awareness and a change in cognition (easily distracted). Begins abruptly. • Can be Reversible ex. Pseudodementia • * Slower onset if underlying etiology is systemic illness or metabolic imbalance ▪ Medical Condition (Illness)- high fever, febrile, infection, metabolic disorders, head trauma, seizures, migraine headaches, brain abscess, stroke, electrolyte imbalances, stroke, caused by underlying condition-- UT...

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Study guide for Cardiovascular Part II Exam IV. Covering the following chapters from Brunner & Suddarth’s Medical – surgical nursing textbook: chapters 23 management of clients with coronary vascular disorders pp. 725-763, Chapter 24 management of clients with structural, infectious, and inflammatory cardiac disorders, pp 765-815, and Chapter 25 management of clients with complication from heart disease pp.793-615. ATI Medical Surgical Nursing chapter 27, 30, 31, 32,33, and 34. This is...

NUR 1211 ATI- MED SURG STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2023. ATI- MED SURG STUDY GUIDE 1. A patient informs the nurse that they are taking an OTC garlic supplement. What possible effect does garlic have on the body? Answer: Effects blood clotting increases risk of bleeding 2. A patient has a complete spinal cord injury at the third cervical vertebra. At what level would you expect the patient to respond to light sensation? Answer: DIAGRAM OF BODY with boxes that you must select to indicate the level. ...

HESI Med Surg V1 Exit Exam Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers)

NUR 1211- MED SURG HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI GUIDE 2023 - MIAMI DADE COLLEGE. 1) The nurse is taking a family history. Important diseases or problems to ask the patient about specifically include: a) Emphysema b) Head trauma c) Mental illness d) Fractured bones 2) The review of systems provides the nurse with: a) Physical findings related to each system b) Information regarding health promotion practices c) An opportunity to teach the patient medical terms d) Information necessary for th...

HESI Med Surg V1 Exit Exam Questions and Answers 2023

HESI Med Surg V1 Exit Exam Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers)

1. The difference between open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma is that the former type: a. Occurs secondarily to ocular inflammation or trauma b. Rarely causes early symptoms c. Is a hereditary structural defect d. Involves narrowing of the angle between the iris and the anterior chamber 2. The patient has had anterior nasal packing placed for severe epistaxis. The nurse notes that he is swallowing frequently and suspects that: a. he is bleeding. b. his throat is dry. c. he is having d...