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Physiological Health Problems Question 1 1 / 1 pts A nurse is assigned to care for four clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first on the shift assessment? A client undergoing long-term corticosteroid therapy with mild bruising on the anterior surfaces of the arms Correct! A client with new-onset of shortness of breath (SOB) and a history of pulmonary edema A client with congestive heart failure with clear lung sounds on the prev...

1. Cardiac cath/ coronary angiography – visualize blockages (diagnostic) and open blockages (interventions) 2. Coronary artery disease – plaque buildup in arteries 3. Angiogenesis – build new vessels – collateral circulation 4. Pacemaker is functioning properly – pacemaker strikes before each QRS complex. 5. For interventions to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, which of the following indicates to the nurse an indication for further teaching – increase my intake of f...

1-when you are having difficulty swallowing meds, you are prescribed an enteric coated medication, the client asks if the medication can be crush, which of the following should be an appropriate response: a) Crushing the medication is not recommended, medication needs to be absorbed in the intestines. 2- a nurse is completing a medication history for a client who is reporting using over the counter calcium carbonate antacid, which of the following recommendation should the nurse make about ...

1. The nurse is caring for a toddler (key word) with special needs (key word) Which developmental tasks related to toddlerhood might be delayed in the child with special needs? A) Developing body image B) Developing peer relationships C) Developing language and motor skills D) Learning through sensorimotor exploration Ans: C Feedback: In special needs children, developmental delays may occur in all stages. In particular, motor and language skill development may be delayed if the toddler...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts A client with leukemia is being considered for a bone marrow transplant. The healthcare team is discussing the risks and benefits of this treatment and other possible treatments with the goal of inflicting the least possible harm on the client. Which principle of healthcare ethics is the team practicing? Justice Fidelity Correct! Nonmaleficence Autonomy Rationale: Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of hurt or harm. Remember that in health...

Test Yourself Quiz Question 1 1 / 1 pts A client is being discharged home after a routine hip replacement surgery. The nurse is instructing the client on how to prevent postoperative complications. What statements by the client would indicate the need for further teaching? Select all that apply. “I should continue with my physical therapy and walking.” Correct! “Avoiding pain medication will prevent constipation.” “I should empty my bladder when I feel th...

Week 3 What are common s/s of anxiety in elderly? Constipation Nausea HA Worrying about health, disability, finances What are phobic disorders? Anxiety from a specific feared object or situation. Person feels anxiety is excessive or unreasonable. Often leads to distress or avoiding the fear. Often lifelong, common in older adults. What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? Often 20-30yrs of excessive worry about health, family, finances w/insomnia, muscle tension, rest...

H&P Patient is a 62-year-old Caucasian male who comes into the office with a complaint of shortness of breath. He has been having a cough intermittently for the past 6 months but frequent and worse in the morning. He has a productive cough with whitish-yellow phlegm. The cough is aggravated with activity and is relieved with rest. Patient has tried OTC medication such as: Robitussin DM but without no relief of symptoms. He is unable to walk more than 20 feet without stopping to catch is brea...

NR508 FINAL TEST BANK CHAPTER 1. THE ROLE OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 3. The State Board of Nursing for each state 4. The State Board of Pharmacy ____ 2. The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurs...

Soap K.F. 37 F, S. CC Well Exam, ongoing fatigue, stress, issues falling asleep and staying asleep, and financial concerns. HPI: K.F. presents today with complaints of ongoing fatigue, stress, and financial concerns. Reports difficulties falling and staying asleep. She states being stressed and having to move in with her parents and currently shares a room with her two younger children. K.F. recently separated from her spouse and states there is an impending divorce. She also rep...