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Chariot's Triad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice (indicates cholangitis) Reynold's pentad RUQ pain, fever, jaundice, AMS, hypotension (indicates worsening cholangitis) Brainpower Read More Murphy's sign pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis Psoas sign RLQ pain with extension of right thigh/hip indicative of appendicitis Kehr's sign Left shoulder pain caused by irritation of the undersurface of the diaphragm by blood leaking from a ruptured spleen....

A nurse is explaining the differences among the various agencies that address health care. The nurse should note that which of the following are health care regulatory agencies? (select all that apply) a. American Nurses Association (ANA) b. joint commission c. state boards of nursing d. national league for nursing e. food and drug administration - b, c, e A nurse is explaining the various types of heath care coverage pts might have to a group of nursing students. The nurse should menti...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

A nurse is explaining the differences among the various agencies that address health care. The nurse should note that which of the following are health care regulatory agencies? (select all that apply) a. American Nurses Association (ANA) b. joint commission c. state boards of nursing d. national league for nursing e. food and drug administration - b, c, e A nurse is explaining the various types of heath care coverage pts might have to a group of nursing students. The nurse should menti...

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You know the following statements regarding the pain of acute coronary syndrome are true except: a. May last longer than 20min b. May radiate to arms, back, neck, jaw c. Present atypically more often in men than women d. May be retrosternal or poorly localized - C A - You are reviewing a pt chart before the exam. You note that the pt is using topical capsaicin. You know that topical capsaicin is often used for tx of: a. Diabetic neuropathy b. Stress reduction c. All answers are appropriate ...

Low-residue diet - correct answer Dairy products & eggs, such as custard and yogurt (Rat) A low-residue diet consists of foods that are low in fiber and are easy to digest such as eggs, custard, yogurt and ripe bananas - NOTE Legumes such as lentils and black beans are high in fiber and are not considered low in residue. A RN is caring for a patient who weighs 80 kg and is 5 ft 3 in tall. Calculate the BMI and determine if the patients BMI indicates a healthy weight, underweight, overweigh...

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? A. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with sterile normal saline. B. Reposition the client on her side. C. Advance the nasogastric tube 5 cm. D. Administer an intravenous antiemetic as prescribed. - B. The priority is to determined if the tube is functioning corre...

NR601 Final Exam Review Study Guide (Latest 2021/2022): Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family - Chamberlain Document Content and Description Below NR601 Final Exam Review Study Guide (Latest 2021/2022): Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family - Chamberlain 6mo ago an elderly pt was dx'd with subclinical hypothyroidism. Today the pt returns and has a TSH of 11 and c/o fatigue. He has taken Synthroid 25mcg daily as prescribed. What is the best course of action for you? - Double the ...

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? - answer-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 & ...