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While assessing a 68-yr-old with ascites, the nurse also notes jugular venous distention (JVD) with the head of the patient's bed elevated 45 degrees. The nurse knows this finding indicates a. decreased fluid volume. b. jugular vein atherosclerosis. c. increased right atrial pressure. d. incompetent jugular vein valves. correct answers ANS: C The jugular veins empty into the superior vena cava and then into the right atrium, so JVD with the patient sitting at a 45-degree angle reflects...

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ATI RN MEDSURG NUR 3447 2023 PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100% CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH RATIONALES. 1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a...

NR 324 Exam 1 Study Guide Chapter 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances 1. What are possible causes of hypervolemia? Excessive intake of fluids, abnormal retention of fluids (heart failure, renal failure), SIADH, Cushing’s. 2. What are the clinical manifestations of hypervolemia? Increased BP, bounding pulse Edema HA Polyuria Crackles, dyspnea 3. What are remarks that a patient might say if they are experiencing fluid volume overload? 4. What are the vital signs chang...

A 45-year-old man with diabetic nephropathy has end-stage renal disease and is starting dialysis. What should the nurse teach the patient about hemodialysis? - CORRECT ANSWERa. "Hemodialysis is a treatment option that is usually required three times a week." Mr. John Oliver, with a history of HTM an DM presents with "crushing" substernal chest pain, diaphoresis, hypotension, tachycardia, and cool, clammy extremities. What type of shock do you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiogenic A c...

MedSurg Notes Nurses Clinical Pocket Guide, 4th Edition

MedSurg Notes Nurse’s Clinical Pocket Guide

John Taylor is stabilized in the emergency department and will be admitted to your Med/Surg unit for observation with a diagnosis of COVID-19. You receive the following SBAR report in preparation to a ssume care: What data is RELEVANT and Why is it clinically significant? John is stable and will be admitted to Med/Surg SBAR Handoff to MedSurg Nurse Name/age: John Taylor is a 68-year-old African-American male BRIEF summary of primary problem: He presented to the emergency department because he ...

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