Sacral edema - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is assessing the skin of a client who has frostbite. The client has small blisters that contain blood, and the skin of the affected area does not blanch. The nurse should classify this injury as which of the following? a. First-degree frostbite b. Second-degree frostbite c. Third-degree frostbite d. Fourth-degree frostbite 2. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a snakebite on her arm. Which of the following interventions should thenurse implemen...

Modules 7-10: NUR 2063 / NUR2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Essentials of Pathophysiology Review-Questions and Verified Answers - Rasmussen Q: What causes a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? What does a TBI result in? Answer: •Caused by a sudden and violent blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head wound that disrupts normal brain function •Can result in bruising of the brain, damage to the nerve fibers, or hemorrhaging Q: TBI Clinical Manifestations (5) Answer: Memory loss ...

Maternity Chapter 10+: Complications of Pregnancy1. A client with preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is a: a. diuretic. b. tocolytic. c. anticonvulsant. d. antihypertensive. - correct answer ANS: C Anticonvulsant drugs act by blocking neuromuscular transmission and depress the central nervous system to control seizure activity. Diuresis is a therapeutic response to magnesium sulfate. A tocolytic...

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a diagnosis of left-sided heart failure. Which assessment component would elicit specific information regarding the client's left-sided heart function? 1. Listening to lung sounds 2. Palpating for organomegaly 3. Assessing for jugular vein distention 4. Assessing for peripheral and sacral edema - correct answer Listening to lung sounds. The client with heart failure may present with different symptoms, depending on whether the right or the ...

Maternity Chapter 25: Complications of PregnancyA client with preeclampsia is being treated with bed rest and intravenous magnesium sulfate. The drug classification of this medication is a: a. diuretic. b. tocolytic. c. anticonvulsant. d. antihypertensive. - correct answer ANS: C Anticonvulsant drugs act by blocking neuromuscular transmission and depress the central nervous system to control seizure activity. Diuresis is a therapeutic response to magnesium sulfate. A tocolytic drug slows th...

NSG 4100 Cardiac Problems/Heart Failure Exam Competence training check with complete Solution updated 2024/2025 A client has been admitted to the intensive care unit with worsening pulmonary manifestations of heart failure. What is the nurse's best action? a. Place the client in a high Fowler's position. b. Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). c. Promote rest and minimize activities. d. Administer loop diuretics as prescribed. - correct answer ANS: D The client with worsenin...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

The nurse is caring for four patents today. Which finding should the nurse immediately report to the RN? - Answer- - Patient with positive Chvostek's signs Which patient finding should cause the nurse to encourage oral (PO) fluid intake? - - Answer- Diarrhea The home health nurse is visiting a patient and notices the unpaid caregiver is having caregiver strain. The nurse knows, when communicating with the patient unpaid caregiver praise is the best way to improve caregiver strain. Which ...

RN Maternal Newborn Online Practice 2019 B NGN Questions and Answers 100% Pass A nurse is planning care for a client who is in labor and is to have an amniotomy. Which of the following assessments should the nurse identify as the priority? Temperature A nurse in a prenatal clinical is caring for a client who reports that her menstrual period is 2 weeks late. The client appears anxious and akss the nurse if she is pregnant. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? "You can miss ...

An OT is conducting an evaluation on a client post-CVA. The client present with contralateral hemiplegia, grasp reflex, incontinence, confusion, and apathy. What is the involved artery and the site of the infarct? Select one: a. Posterior cerebral artery (PCA) b. Middle cerebral artery (MCA) c. Internal carotid artery (ICA) d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) - correct answer d. Anterior cerebral artery (ACA) A child has recently begun to build with blocks both horizontally and vertical...