Cachectic - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Ascites correct answer: accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention correct answer: -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill correct answer: -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color correct answer: -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) correct answer: -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregul...

NUR 265 Cirrhosis Case study 2023/24/NUR 265 Cirrhosis Case study 2023/24 Scenario D.G. 57 years old, is admitted to your unit for observation from the emergency department (ED) with the diagnosis of cirrhosis with possible hepatic encephalopathy. He is lethargic, appears cachectic, and is mildly combative when aroused. He is jaundiced, with a notably distended abdomen. He is receiving an IV infusion of D5 ½ NS. 1. Briefly discuss the pathophysiology of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is late stage sc...

Ascites correct answer: accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention correct answer: -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill correct answer: -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color correct answer: -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) correct answer: -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregul...

ScribeAmerica OP Course 4 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024 Auscultation - ANSWER-Listening, usually with a stethoscope Palpation - ANSWER-The act of pressing on an area Cachectic - ANSWER-emaciated, malnourished Anterior - ANSWER-toward the front of the body Posterior - ANSWER-toward the back of the body Medial - ANSWER-Closer to the midline of the body Lateral - ANSWER-Further from the midline of the body Diffuse - ANSWER-Widespread (opposite of localized) Distal ...

VA-BC Study Guide What size needle do you need for blood? How do you know if you cannulated an artery? You have a 16 year old patient and the PICC appears to be on the left side, how do you determine its in the vein and not artery? - 20-24 Bright red blood Preform ABG Patient needs one dose of vanco what would you recommend? How do you determine IO position placement? - Midline across abdomen If patient states NO IV what do you? What body position do you do for PICC removal? Wha...

Ascites Correct Answer accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention Correct Answer -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill Correct Answer -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color Correct Answer -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) Correct Answer -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregular rhythm ...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a patient who is receiving a unit of packed RBCs The patient has manifestations of ____ as evidenced by the patient's _____- - ANSWER-allergic reaction, itching A nurse in an emergency department (ED) is assisting with the care of a patient. What findings indicate the patient might be malnourished? - ANSWER-- patient is cachectic with flaccid muscle tone - skin is dry and scaly with bruises on extremities -pulse rate 118/min - abdomen...

If physician examines the throat, they are looking for what? - pharyngeal erythema or exudates If physician examines the inner ear, they are looking for what? - TM erythema or bulging If physician auscultates the abdomen, they are looking for what? - Hyperactive/hypoactive bowel sounds If physician touches the wrist, they are looking for what? - radial pulses If physician squeezes the calf muscles, they are looking for what? - Calf tenderness If physician pounds on the back, they are looki...

Med Surg Exam 3 Test Bank (Latest) Questions With Complete Solutions, Graded A+!! 1. A client is scheduled for a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan. What would the nurse include in client teaching about this diagnostic test A client has an external percutaneous transhepatic biliary catheter inserted for a biliary obstruction. What health teaching about catheter care would the nurse provide for the client? After teaching a client who has a history of cholelithiasis, the nurse ass...

PDX- NWHSU- General Principles Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the primary goal for patient positioning and dress? exposure adequate for the purpose- getting info necessary to make clinical decisions What is the secondary goal of patient positioning and dress? patient modesty and comfort What are two ways we can be organized to help with the flow of patient care? -patient position changed minimal times -tools laid out in order Put these in order, ya filthy animal...