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1. Describe the actions and important nursing actions for the medications below: Thiazide Diuretics (Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothiazide, Metolazone) Actions: Keeps chloride, sodium, and water in the tubule to be excreted in the urine, thus preventing reabsorption in the vascular system. Side effects: electrolyte imbalances (sodium/potassium), Hyperglycemia (monitor DM patients blood sugar), Hyperuricemia (monitor uric acid levels for patients with kidney stones or gout), Hyperlipidemia (mon...

1. Describe the actions and important nursing actions for the medications below: Thiazide Diuretics To treat high blood pressure and reduce fluid retention, by reducing the ability of kidneys to reabsorb salt & water from urine & by increasing production & output of urine • Should not be used in people with renal impairment • Pts with diabetes may have increased blood sugar Nurses should be checking HR & BP & Potassium levels because of all the potassium being wasted/spared “-l...

1. What labs and levels tell you that someone has Hypothyroidism? Hyperthyroidism? TSH labs, T3, T4 with both hypo and hyperthyroidism TSH: 0.4-4.2 T4: 4.6-12 T3: low is less than 70mg/dL 2. Describe the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Describe what labs you might see and describe why. Which symptoms may you need to call the healthcare provider for? Hypothyroidism: everything is low. Cold, slow heart rate, fatigue, lethargic, constipation, dry skin, anorexia, LOW, weight loss, edema around ...

NUR1400 review Question and Answer 2023. basic principles of medical asepsis Correct Answer: personal groom, hand hygiene, don’t hold linen against you, cough/sneeze etiquette, apron disposal containers, standard/transmission-based precautions. isolation contact Correct Answer: private room limit movement don’t share isolation contact PPE Correct Answer: gown/gloves isolation contact diseases Correct Answer: MRSA/CDIFF isolation droplet Correct Answer: private room, limit move...

Nursing NUR1400 Exam 1 Questions and Answer 2023. International Council of Nurses (ICN) definition of nursing Correct Answer: nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of the ill, disabled, and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in pati...

NUR1400 Ch 16 Outcome Identification and Planning Question and Answer 2023. clinical pathways (critical pathways, Care Maps) Correct Answer: case management tools used to communicate the standardized, interdisciplinary plan of care for a particular group of patients; care guidelines and outcomes are specified for each day of the patient's stay collaborative interventions Correct Answer: interdependent nursing actions performed jointly by nurses and other members of the health care team ...

The large intestine is impacted by the illness known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is an idiopathic disease that results from environmental and/or genetic factors. There are two types of IBS which are Crohn’s Disease which is a terminal ileum with colon patchy involvement throughout all layers of the bowel from mouth to rectum. Can have skip lesions. Ulcerative Colitis is the second one which occurs in the colon and rectum. Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, and cramps are some of...

blood administration - signs and symptoms and how to prep and infuse blood/ blood products