Barium enema Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is caring for a child who is receiving treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis and has current blood glucose level of 250mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Administer D5NS by continuous IV infusion 2. A nurse is caring for a child who has epistaxis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Apply continuous pressure to the child's nose for at least 10 minutes 3. A nurse is teaching the parents of a 3-year-old who has persistent otitis media...

Enalapril maleate is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's peripheral pulses Checking the most recent potassium level Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale: Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One...

1. 1-Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A. Checking the client's blood pressure B. Checking the client's peripheral pulses C. Checking the most recent potassium level D. Checking the client's intake-and-output record for the last 24 hours ANS A. Checking the client's blood pressure Checking the client's blood pressure Enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-convert...

Caring for patient scheduled for endoscopic procedure. Which statement by pt. indicates need for further teaching? - I won't eat before the procedure but I can have fluids to drink immediately after it is done Aspirin - blood thinner Administration of glycerin - Sublingual, 1 pill q5min, maximum of three pills, if pain continues call doctor, possible HA After surgery treatment to prevent DVT - Frequent ambulation Check pedal pulses SCD's/socks Heparin (subcut) anuric - less than 100 ...

Age related considerations on the GI system Mouth: Peridontal disease, taste buds decrease, xerostomia Esophagus: decreased tone and motility Abdominal Wall: thinner, decreased receptors Stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas: decreased synthesis and secretions Large intestine, anus, rectum: decreased tone, motility, and transit time Assessment of the GI system Subjective: appetite, dysphagia, food intolerance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, bowel habits, nutriti...

Hinkle 15th edition Test bank Ch. 38, CH. 39, Ch. 40, Ch. 41, Ch 42, Ch. 43, Ch. 44 Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) 1) A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a colonoscopy and whose preparation will include polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage prior to the procedure. The presence of what health problem would contraindicate the use of this form of bowel preparation? A. Inflammatory bowel disease B. Intestinal polyps C. Diverticulitis D. Colon cancer - an...

Which of the following is an accurate method of verifying patient identity? CORRECT ANSWER-Examining the patient's wrist identification band The rights of the patient include which of the following? 1. The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care. 2. The patient has the right to receive a copy of the diagnostic procedure performed. 3. The patient has the right to refuse medical treatment CORRECT ANSWER-1 and 3 only A patient is required to have the following radiographi...

NSG121- FINAL EXAM (UNIT 3)The nurse monitors for which complication in the client who has undergone a barium enema: a. Fluid overload B. Constipation C. Diarrhea D. Dehydration - correct answer B. Constipation The nurse places the client in which position for a gastrointestinal assessment to promote relaxation of the abdominal muscles? A. side-lying with arms above the head and knees flexed B. semirecumbent with knees extended and arms at the side C. sitting upright with arms relaxed ...

MSN EXAMS COMPILATION Latest Questions with A+ Graded Answers used to allow the healthcare provider to examine the inside of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum with an endoscope ERCP EGD MRI CT scan EGD The process of getting x-ray pictures of the esophagus or the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum). The x-ray pictures are taken after the patient drinks a liquid that contains barium sulfate Barium swallow barium endoscopy bariatric MRCP Barium...

NRNP 6531 Final Exam Compilation For 2023 (Score 100%). NRNP 6531 Final Exam compliation User Course NURS-6531N-8 ,Adv. Practice Care of Adults Test Midterm Exam Status Needs Grading Attempt 0 out of 100 points Time Elapsed 1 hour, 53 minutes out of 1 hour and 50 minutes Results Displayed All Answers, Submitted Answers, Correct Answers • Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for...