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pt taking ipratropium reports nausea, blurred vision, has, insominia after using the inhaler. RN action to implement - ANSWER- withhold med and report symptoms primary reason for teahing pt pursed lip breathing - ANSWER- promote CO2 elimination additional finding that RN should assess for bronchitis - ANSWER- phlegm production and wheezing lung cancer s/sx - ANSWER- hypoptysis (new cough) or changes in persistent cough tuberculosis s/sx - ANSWER- night sweats s/sx of PUD - ANSWER- - hemat...

HESI Medical Surgical TestBank A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? Reposition the client on her side. The priority is to determined if the tube is functioning correctly, which would relieve the client's nausea. The least invasive intervention is to reposition the client (B), should be atte...

Scribe America: Course 2 Review Questions with correct Answers 2023 What is CAD Coronary Artery Disease What other past histories may suggest that a patient has CAD MI Angina CABG Stent Angioplasty Does a PMHx of CVA mean the patient has CAD No Does a surgical history of Angioplasty mean the patient has CAD Yes Explain the difference between CAD and and MI CAD is a broad term for heart disease. MI is included in CAD. It is an active heart attack. If ...

How to investigate for fever in <1 month - Answer- CBC+ BC, LP, UA/UC, IV AB, CXR • Infants up to three months most common organisms - Answer- (most common), listeria, pneumococcus, >3 moths most common organisms - Answer- pneumococcus, menigocucus, gram negative, h. influ What is classified as delayed puberty - Answer- o Pubertal delay: in boys no testicular enlargement by 14, and in females no breast tissue by 13 Most common cause for precocious puberty for central causes ...

AAA - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm A Fib - Atrial Fibrillation Abd - Abdomen, Abdominal Abx - Antibiotics AMA - Against Medical Advice AMS - Altered Mental Status ASA - Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) BID - Twice Daily Bilat LE - Bilateral Lower Extremities BM - Bowel Movement BP - Blood Pressure CA - Cancer, Carcinoma CABG - Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, "open heart surgery" CAD - Coronary Artery Disease, "heart disease" CT o...

A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? Reposition the client on her side. The priority is to determined if the tube is functioning correctly, which would relieve the client's nausea. The least invasive intervention is to reposition the client (B), should be attempted first, followed by (A & C) i...

NBME Questions Answered 100% correct 2023 25 yo F at 27 weeks w/ severe contractions x6 hours, vaginal spotting, contractions every 2-3 mins w/ FHR 130 and no decels, cervic 1-2 cm and 70% effaced, GBS is positive. next step? IM beclamethasone THEN later can give penicillin man w/ 15 yr hx of difficult relaxing hands after tightly gripping objects or shaking hands, difficulty releasing after gripping w/ hands. dx? myotonic muscular dystrophy pt unable to see out of R eye since a...

HESI Medical Surgical TestBank A female client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction states that she is nauseated. The nurse assesses that there has been no drainage through the nasogastric tube in the last 2 hours. Which action should the nurse take first? Reposition the client on her side. The priority is to determined if the tube is functioning correctly, which would relieve the client's nausea. The least invasive intervention is to reposition the client (B), should be atte...

PACKRAT Exam Questions with Correct A 23 yo male with recent URI sxs presents c/o chest pain. His pain is worse when lying down and better sitting up and leaning forward. ECG shows widespread ST segment elevation. Dx - Answer-Pericardial friction rub 75 yo woman presents to the office with complain of vision loss. Exam reveals a palpable cord in the temporal region. Most helpful initial test to order - Answer-ESR Recommended LDL tor educe risk of CAD in a diabetic pt - Answer-100mg/dL ...

NCLEX UWorld Pharmacology Questions and Answers Rated A Nephrotoxic Meds -mycin antibiotics (aminoglycides) -keterolac (Toradol) -NSAIDs -digoxin Hepatotoxic Meds -tylenol -NSAIDs Naloxone (Narcan) -weans in 1-2 hours -IV or nasal spray -if unresponsive d/t anesthesia or opioids: administer oxygen, assess respiratory rate, notify HCP, prepare second dose Narcan, no need to call rapid response/code team NSAIDs NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS -ex: aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen -use at lo...