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Endtroacheal tube extubate what would you report immedatiely?stridor Why is stridor bad?it means that there is an obstruction or edema in airway What is heart rate like in someone who has a low fluid volume?higher than usual like 110 What is normal unrine gravity?1.000 - 1.030 What is positive pressure doing?promote lung expansion and stabilize chest Would you recomened exercise for a pt who has been discharged with heart failure?yes How often should exercise be in heart failure pt?regular...

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is perimenopausal and has a prescription for hormone replacement therapy. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider?Calf pain Numbness in the arms Intense headache A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a laparotomy and has a closed-suction drain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to manage the drain?Compress the drain reservoir af...

A home care nurse is planning to use nonpharmacological pain relief measures for an older adult client who has severe chronic back pain. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse use?distract pain perception A nurse is caring for a female client who is receiving total parental nutrition without fat emulsion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report?crackles in bilateral lung bases A nurse is caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization who has hives a...

Reglan contraindicatedInstestinal obstruction Aspirin contraindicatedReye's Syndrome (Flu/Chick Pox) Elavil/Tricyclic Antidepressant testEEG (Electroencephlogram) -Abnormal szr electric activity brain Prednisone R/FStress Fracture -osteoperosis Expect: wt gain, edema, HTN from Na+ & fluid retention Isotonic solutionNS LR D5W -osmotic pressure equal blood Hypertonic **D5LR -osmotic pressure greater blood Atropine/Lomotil ulcerative colitis monitorToxic Megacolon -peristalsis issue...

Colon resectionSurgical removal of a portion of the colon. HemorrhagingExcessive bleeding. Diabetes insipidusCondition characterized by decreased production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), resulting in excessive urination. DesmopressinMedication used to treat diabetes insipidus by increasing ADH production. Arthritic painPain caused by inflammation of the joints. IbuprofenNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Gastric pHMeasurement of t...

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an injury to the lower abdomen following a motor-vehicle crash. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of bladder trauma?Hematuria A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who has a new left arteriovenous fistula. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?"Avoid taking blood pressures on the client's left arm." A nurse is reinforcing ...

A nurse is collecting data on a client who is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. Which of the following laboratory levels should the nurse review prior to the procedure?BUN Rationale: BUN levels indicate kidney function. The nurse should review the lab level to determine if the client can tolerate the IV contrast dye during the procedure. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care regarding bowel retraining for a client who has a cervical spinal cord injury. Which of the following ...

A client is caring for a client who develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV administration. After assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the medication infusion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? a. Replace the infusion with 0.9% sodium chloride b. Give diphenhydramine IM c. Elevate the client's legs and feet d. Administer epinephrine IMd. Administer epinephrine IM A client who has active tuberculosis and is taking rifampin reports that his u...

what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist?Montelukast Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct?I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer?2.5 What medication is considered a potassium-sparing diuretic?spironolactione (Aldactone) You receive report from the off-going nurse that ...

A home care nurse is planning to use nonpharmacological pain relief measures for an older adult client who has severe chronic back pain. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse use?distract pain perception A nurse is caring for a female client who is receiving total parental nutrition without fat emulsion. Which of the following findings should the nurse report?crackles in bilateral lung bases A nurse is caring for a client following a cardiac catheterization who has hives a...