Generalized wasting - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data should be of most concern to the nurse? a. Urine output is 30 mL/hr. b. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for 8 hours. d. Skin tenting over the sternum is prolonged. B A patient who has a small cell cancer of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment find...

[NBME1] Anatomy NBME questions And Answers (Verified Solution) A homeless man has a 3-month history of decreased a-peptide, generalized wasting, low grade fever , worsening cough productive of blood, mucopurulent sputum. He has a 3-year history of alcohol abuse. Xray films of the chest show consolidation and cavitary lesions in the apices of the lungs. Which of the following is most likely inflammatory and/or immune response in the lung? A. Endothelial cell proliferation, vascular budding, fib...

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS Which finding in the patient's medical record indicates that the patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has developed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)? A. Fever of 101° F and chills B. Onset of wasting syndrome C. CD4 T-cell count of 1000 cells/µL D. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy B. Onset of wasting syndrome The nurse is caring for an HIV+ patient whose laboratory reports indic...

Pathophysiology Question and answers correctly solved 2024 Pathophysiology- Clinical manifestations of neoplasia true or false: every patients and every tumor is different - correct answer true Pheochromocytoma - correct answer -benign -tumor of the adrenal glands -release epinephrine and norepinephrine which increases BP and HR symptoms of neoplasms arise from - correct answer -pressure of the expanding tumor mass on the nearby tissue -infection or bleeding from ulceration...

AGACNP Review 2024 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified and Updated Tx of infectious Post-op fever -Answer-#1 Supportive fluid therapy and APAP #2 Treat underlying source #3 Gram stain and C & S all invasive lines or catheters as indicated. What is the best intervention for fever of unknown origin? -Answer-Nothing until the diagnosis is confirmed. Major syndromes causing fever - S/S of each and TX -Answer-Serotonin syndrome - SSRI use, clonus, hyperreflexia, ataxia, mental status change...

Chapter 2 NCLEX ABG's, TB, Exam Questions With Verified Answers. As the nurse admits a patient in end-stage kidney disease to the hospital, the patient tells the nurse, "If my heart or breathing stop, I do not want to be resuscitated." Which action is best for the nurse to take? a. Ask if these wishes have been discussed with the health care provider. b. Place a "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) notation in the patient's care plan. c. Inform the patient that a notarized advance directive m...

MED SURG RN HESI EXIT EXAM 2024 Elaborated Questions And Correct Answers Graded A Monitor ABGs - PO2 > 80 mm Hg; PCO2 35-45 mm Hg; HCO3 21-28 mEq/L; pH 7.35-7.45 Chronic bronchitis - Airway destruction Chronic sputum with cough production on a daily basis for a minimum of 3 months in 2 consecutive years Reduced responsiveness of respiratory center to hypoxemia stimuli Precipitating factor: higher incidence in smokers "Blue bloaters" - generalized cyanosis of lips, muco...

AGACNP Review 2024 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified and Updated Tx of infectious Post-op fever -Answer-#1 Supportive fluid therapy and APAP #2 Treat underlying source #3 Gram stain and C & S all invasive lines or catheters as indicated. What is the best intervention for fever of unknown origin? -Answer-Nothing until the diagnosis is confirmed. Major syndromes causing fever - S/S of each and TX -Answer-Serotonin syndrome - SSRI use, clonus, hyperreflexia, ataxia, mental status change...

A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding? a. Serum hematocrit of 42% b. Serum sodium level of 120 mg/dL c. Reported weight gain of 2.2 lb (1 kg) d. Urinary output of 280 mL during past 8 hours - ️️ANS: B Hyponatremia is the most important finding to report. SIADH causes water retention and a decrease in serum sodium level. Hyponatre...

Abscess - ANSWER-Localized accumulation of pus Acquired - ANSWER-Pathology presenting itself after birth Acromegaly - ANSWER-Hyper-secretion of Growth Hormone by the pituitary after ossification has been completed Acute - ANSWER-Disease with rapid onset and short duration Allergies - ANSWER-Hypersensitivity to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction Amelia - ANSWER-Congenital absence of one or more limbs Anasarca - ANSWER-Generalized, subcutaneous edema Anemia - ...