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The male client tells the nurse he has been experiencing "heartburn" at night that awakens him. Which assessment question should the nurse ask? A) "How much weight have you gained recently?" B) "What have you done to alleviate the heartburn?" C) "Do you consume many milk and dairy products?" D) "Have you been around anyone with a stomach virus?" B) "What have you done to alleviate the heartburn?" The client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia is scheduled for a laparoscopic Nissen fundop...

1. The nurse is concerned that a patient with heart failure is decompensating. Which assessment finding requires an immediate intervention? A. Dyspnea at rest B. Dry persistent cough C. Weak peripheral pulses D. Jugular vein distention A. Dyspnea at rest Your patient has severe peripheral venous disease. During the head-to-toe nursing assessment, you would expect to find what skin characteristics of the lower extremities? Select all that apply: A. Thick, tough B. Thin, scaly C. Hairless D. Br...

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A nurse is delegating assignments to a UAP what is acceptable for the UAP to perform A. Trend monitoring B. Walking a patient with schizophrenia to the bathroom C. Assessing mental status D. Performing inventory/safety precautions in room d The UAP is not able to perform initial assessments, take patients to. The bathroom alone or monitor trends in vitals A patient arrives to the ER with visual hallucinations, what is the nurses priority A. Assess the patients MSE B. Assess the hallucinations...

A patient with right ventricular failure asks the nurse about this condition. Which information should the nurse include in the explanation? Select all that apply. 1 The right ventricle doesn't function well, and fluid backs up in the systemic circulation. 2 There may be an enlargement of the liver and spleen. 3 The right ventricle doesn't function well, and fluid backs up in the lungs. 4 There is pulmonary edema and fluid accumulation in the lungs. 5 There may be peripheral edema of the hands...

A client comes into the ER with a severe headache, nausea, and vomiting, the patient's spouse reports thinking the leftover pizza was the cause. On assessment, the patient's blood pressure was 196/124, which of the following medications can contribute to the symptoms? - Nardil. A client is diagnosed with depression and presents to the ER having suicidal ideation with a plan and intent to attempt suicide. Which of the following methods has the highest level of lethality? - Using a gun. Ju...

What is the definition of BIPOLAR disorder - Answer Extreme changed in mood, energy, and the ability to function Classification of Bipolar disorder - Answer Bipolar I Bipolar II Cyclothymic disorder and mixed features What is Bipolar II - Answer - Has same symptoms of bipolar I disorder, however the symptoms are described as "hypomania" because they are less severe than in pure mania. What is cyclothymic disorder? - Answer brief periods of Hypomanic symptoms alternating...

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The nurse teaches a patient with peripheral arterial disease. The nurse determines that further teaching is needed if the patient makes which statement? a "I should not use heating pads to warm my feet." b "I should cut back on my walks if it causes pain in my legs." c "I will examine my feet every day for any sores or red areas." d "I can quit smoking if I use nicotine gum and a support group." B- we don't want patient to stop walking A client with an upper respiratory infection asks...