Nur265 final exam 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the goal of nutritional support in cancer, hiv, and aids patients? - The goal is to improve survival rates, reduce treatment side effects, and increase the quality of life What does HIV stand for? - human immunodeficiency virus What does AIDS stand for? - acquired immunodeficiency syndrome What do cancer, HIV, and AIDS all have in common? - they all have challenges to nutritional status, they are characterized by wasting and malnutrition, and attributable to the disease or seconda...

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Grade A| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| - Galen Q: What should be done when a patient is in respiratory distress? Answer: *Call for help, disconnect the vent, start bagging the patient, then reassess* Q: What are ways to prevent VAP? Answer: *Remove water from circuits* *HOB up to 30 degrees* Turn Q2h Suction Oral care Q2H Prevent aspiration L...

Exam 4: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Progressive occlusion of the superior vena cava that leads to venous distention of upper extremities and head. The majority of cases are caused by malignant tumors within the mediastinum Most commonly lung cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, directly compressing or invading the SVC wall QUESTION Superior...