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The nurse admits Raymond to a private room at the end of the hall. According to hospital protocol, the nurse puts on a mask before starting the admission process. Raymond tells the nurse that his significant other is downstairs and that he would like for him to stay in the room w/ him. How should the nurse respond? - He may stay, but he needs to wear a mask Raymond's significant other, Brandon, arrives. Raymond wants to know why a mask is necessary for people entering his room. What teachi...

Nurse admits patient to med surg unit. Resp rate of 38. Patient using chest muscles to breathe, pulse ox of 87 on room air, pink frothy sputum. What intervention would you implement first? - O2 at 2 Liters/Min Caring for pt. who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation. What action by the nurse would decrease the patient's incidence of developing ventilator associated pneumonia? - Put head of bed at 30-45 degrees. The nurse is administering acetylcysteine (muca-mist) as nebulizer...

Hurst Readiness Exam 2 Questions and Answers with 100%Verified Solutions. What medication should the nurse anticipate giving to a client in preterm labor to stimulate maturation of the baby's lungs? 1. Magnesium sulfate 2. Terbutaline 3. Methotrexate 4. Betamethasone (Ans- Rationale 4. Correct: Betamethasone is used to stimulate maturation of the baby's lungs in case preterm birth occurs. This medication is given to help prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) by improving stora...

NUR 2790 Final Exam Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions A+ Guide. CHAPTER 51: CARE OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL TRAUMA ( MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse assesses a client with a fracture who is being treated with skeletal traction. Which assessment should alert the nurse to urgently contact the health provider? a. Blood pressure increases to 130/86 mm Hg b. Traction weights are resting on the floor c. Oozing of clear fluid is noted at the pin site d. Capillary refill is less tha...

NGN 2023 ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM 1. A confused client with carbon monoxide poisoning experiences dizziness when ambulating to the bathroom. The nurse should: A. Put all four side rails up on the bed B. Ask the unlicensed assistive personnel to place restraints on the client’s upper extremities C. Request that the client’s roommate put the call light on when the client is attempting to get out of bed D. Check on the client at regular intervals to ascertain the need to use the...

HESI 799 RN Exit Exam BEST BETWEEN JAN-JULY 2023 PERFECT EXAM GUIDE. (Version 1 to Version 7) Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? a. Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b. Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discom...

When teaching a patient about testing to diagnose metabolic syndrome, which topic would the nurse include? 1. Resting electrocardiogram 2. Postural blood pressures 3. Blood glucose test 4. Cardiac enzyme test : 3. Blood glucose test A patient who has experienced blunt abdominal trauma during a motor vehicle collision is complaining of increasing abdominal pain. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the purpose of 1. peritoneal lavage. 2. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). ...

ADULT HEALTH HESI |MED SURG FORM B 2023 GRADED A+ A patient with eczema is using an OTC topical product with urea 10% OTC (Aqua Care Cream) to the affected skin areas. Which finding reflects the expected therapeutic response? A. Hydration of affected dry skin areas B. Healing with a return to normal skin appearance C. Reduced pain in eczematous areas D. Decreased weeping of ulcerations in affected area - CORRECT ANSWER A. Hydration of affected dry skin areas A male client with primar...

Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing 5E Holly Stromberg Chapter 01: Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Stromberg: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act (NPA)? a. To test and license LPN/LVNs b. To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice c. To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN d. To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement ANS: B While improv...

HESI Critical Thinking Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 (Verified Answers). The nurse is working in the emergency department (ED) of a children's medical center. Which client should the nurse assess first? Correct - 3-The child hit by a car should be assessed first because he or she may have lifethreatening injuries that must be assessed and treated promptly. 2. The 8-year-old client diagnosed with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis is complaining of a severe headache. Which i...