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Gi/Neuro Med Surg 100% Complete Detailed Answer Key 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The pharmacy is delayed in supplying the client’s next container of TPN. Which of the following fluids should the nurse infuse until the next container arrives? A. Dextrose 5% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing dextrose 5% in water could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. B. 0....

NURS 618 Saunders Med Surg Neuro Revised 2023 Saunders Med Surg Neuro 1. The nurse is assessing the motor and sensory function of an unconscious client. The nurse should use which technique to test the client's peripheral response to pain? 1. Sternal rub 2. Nail bed pressure 3. Pressure on the orbital rim 4. Squeezing of the sternocleidomastoid muscle Answer: Rationale: 2. The nurse is caring for the client with increased intracranial pressure. The...

Capstone Exam 1 questions and answers correctly answered Terms in this set (71) A Nurse is caring for a clients on the med-surg unit. Which client is most at risk to develop a nosocomial infection? A- clinet with alcohol abuse admitted for detox B- Client with Type I diabetes and peripheral neuropathy C- Client recovering from a choleystectomy D- Client with full thickness burns, an NG tube and a Foley ANSWER:D- Full thickness burn, NG tube and Foley *Think immunosupression and avenues...

A Nurse is caring for a clients on the med-surg unit. Which client is most at risk to develop a nosocomial infection? A- clinet with alcohol abuse admitted for detox B- Client with Type I diabetes and peripheral neuropathy C- Client recovering from a choleystectomy D- Client with full thickness burns, an NG tube and a Foley D- Full thickness burn, NG tube and Foley *Think immunosupression and avenues for infection A nurse is caring for clients in the ICU. Which client may be transferre...

NURS 618 Med Surg Neuro Revised Exam With Clear Questions And Answers With Guaranteed A+ Pass REAL EXAM 1. The nurse is assessing the motor and sensory function of an unconscious client. The nurse should use which technique to test the client's peripheral response to pain? 1. Sternal rub 2. Nail bed pressure 3. Pressure on the orbital rim 4. Squeezing of the sternocleidomastoid muscle Answer: 2. Nail bed pressure Rationale: Nail bed pressure tests a basic motor and...

MED SURG CH 57 STROKE (P. 4179) WEEK 5 NOTES Stroke occurs when there is ischemia to parts of brain (↓ blood flow) pr from hemorrhage into brain→ death of brain cells  AKA brain attack, CVA; Severity of loss of fnx varies to location & extent of brain damage  Leading cause of serious, long-term disability o 15-2% ċ permanent disability; 5th most common death in US  Regulation of CBF o CBF should be maintained 750-1000 ml/min or 20% of CO for optimal fnx, if flow totally inter...

Gi/Neuro Med Surg 100% Complete Detailed Answer Key 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The pharmacy is delayed in supplying the client’s next container of TPN. Which of the following fluids should the nurse infuse until the next container arrives? A. Dextrose 5% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing dextrose 5% in water could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. B. 0....

1 MED SURG EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) Correct Answer: neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic Correct Answer: - fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation Correct Answer: cannot d...

Charlie Raymond, 65-year-old male who was admitted to a negative pressure room on Med-Surg for COVID precautions.. He has a history of COPD, hypertension, diabetes type II, and a recent myocardial infarction. He is a retired postal worker who lives at home with his wife. He is on Claforan (cefotaxime) 2 g IV q4hr and sliding scale insulin. Initially this cardiologist was concerned about congestive heart failure and Mr. Raymond is receiving Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg IV twice a day for pulmonary ed...

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