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Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Final Practice Questions (ATI/Test/Quiz) 2023 A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of the clients. The nurse should contact the provider about a potential contraindication to a medication for which of the following clients? (Select all that apply?) a). a client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an influenza immunization b). a client who takes prednisone and has a possible fungal infections c). a client who has chronic liver disease and is taking h...

NSG 233 Med Surge 3 Final Exam with 100% Correct Answers Chest Trauma- Complications -Answer-Flail chest is frequently a complication of blunt chest trauma, which may occur from a steering wheel injury, motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian or cyclist, a significant fall onto the chest, or an assault with a blunt weapon. As with rib fracture, treatment of flail chest is usually supportive. Management includes providing ventilatory support, clearing secretions from the lungs, and cont...

A nurse is discussing restorative health care with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the teaching? select all that apply a. Home health care b. Rehabilitation facilities c. Diagnostic centers d. Skilled nursing facilities e. Oncology centers : a, b, d A nurse is explaining the various types of health care coverage clients might have to a group of nurses. Which of the following health care financing mechanisms should the nurse include a...

Med Surge Ch. 31: Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions with correct answersA patient with heart failure has an ejection fraction of 25%. What does this information indicate to the nurse about the patient's health status? 1. Ventricular function is severely impaired 2. Cardiac output is greater than normal, which overtaxes the heart 3. The amount of blood being ejected from the ventricles is within normal limits 4. Twenty-five percent of the blood entering the ventricle remains in the ventric...

Med Surge Ch. 30: Coronary Heart Disease NCLEX Questions and Answers Rated A+ The nurse instructs a patient about modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which statements indicate that teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply) 1. I should stop smoking to reduce my risk of heart disease 2. Restricting my activity reduces the onset of heart disease 3. I should drink alcohol because this prevents hearts disease 4. There is not much that can be done to prevent h...

A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 50 mg PO. The amount ...

2023/2024 HESI 101 MED-SURGE HESI RN Exam Questions and Answers with Rationales Attained Grade A+ Latest Update NGN 1.A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A.Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B.Perform synchronized cardioversion. C.Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D.Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous pu...

Med Surge Exam 3 Questions With Verified Answers 2024 A nurse prepares to teach a client who has experienced damage to the left temporal lobe of the brain. Which action should the nurse take when providing education about newly prescribed medications to this client? a. Help the client identify each medication by its color. b. Provide written materials with large print size. c. Sit on the client's right side and speak into the right ear. d. Allow the client to use a white board to ask qu...

Med Surge Exam 3 Questions With Verified Answers 2024 A client with hypertension has been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. What nursing action will best reduce the client's risk for electrolyte disturbances? - answerEnsure the client has sufficient potassium intake. Diuretics cause potassium loss, and it is important to maintain adequate intake during therapy. Hyponatremia is more of a risk than hypernatremia, so a low-sodium diet does not address the risk for electrolyte disturbances. Th...

NSG 233 Med Surge 3 Final Exam with 100% Correct Answers Chest Trauma- Complications -Answer-Flail chest is frequently a complication of blunt chest trauma, which may occur from a steering wheel injury, motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian or cyclist, a significant fall onto the chest, or an assault with a blunt weapon. As with rib fracture, treatment of flail chest is usually supportive. Management includes providing ventilatory support, clearing secretions from the lungs, and cont...