Scholar's Nexus

Terms in this set (93) Fatigue Subjective Measurement If someone is having trouble sleeping, what intervention could we use? Encourage pt to go outside, because sunlight helps with melatonin levels What is a intervention for a older adult who is having trouble sleeping because of a constant need to go to the bathroom Wear depends (adult diapers) A newley admitted patient is having multiple problems. What symptom do you report first? Breathing What is a primary sexual right? ...

Terms in this set (287) The Endocrine system is a major controlling system in the body that works ________ than that of the Nervous System. Slower Other major body system that acts to maintain homeostasis. Nervous System The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called? Hormones The nervous system uses _________ to communicate. nerve impulses What system transports hormones throughout the body? circulatory system All cells do not respond to endocrine system stimulatio...

Terms in this set (187) Structure of protein composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen and arranged as strands of amino acids Three components of amino acids amine group, acid group, side chain How many essential amino acids exist? 9 Why are adequate amounts of all essential amino acids required for protein synthesis? without essential amino acids the body can't make the proteins that it needs to do work What factors differentiates protein? ... 7 roles of protein i...

Terms in this set (41) A client develops ventricular fibrillation in a coronary care unit. Which action is priority? Administer oxygen Initiate defibrillation Initiate cardioversion Administer sodium bicarbonate intravenously Initiate defibrillation Ventricular fibrillation is a lethal dysrhythmia and, once identified, must be terminated immediately by defibrillation so the sinus node can act again as the heart's pacemaker. Oxygen is administered to correct hypoxia, but if the...

Terms in this set (232) What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan Tremors What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) Oily stool and flatulence Nursing implications for a pt on xenical (orlistat o...

Terms in this set (162) An initial disturbance in a system sets off a chain of events that does not favor stability and often abruptly displaces a system from its steady state: what is that? a. Positive Feedback b. Negative Feedback c. Disease d. Homeostasis a. positive feedback What organ shrinks with age? a. Prostate b. Gums c. Heart d. All of the above b. gums Which of the following is true? a. An infant will have a slower heart rate than an adult b. The elderly have ...

Terms in this set (80) The nurse is assessing a client with dark skin who is in Respiratory Distress. Which client response should the nurse evaluate to determine cyanosis in this particular client? A. Cyanosis in a client with dark skin is seen in the sclera B. Abnormal skin color changes in a client with dark skin cannot be determined C. The lips and mucus membranes of a client with dark skin are dusky in color D. Blanching the soles of the feet in a client with dark skin ...

Terms in this set (150) In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust? A) Food B) Warmth C) Security D) Comfort C) Security A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am rea...

Terms in this set (138) When talking with a pregnant client who is experiencing aching swollen, leg veins, the nurse would explain that this is most probably the result of which of the following? A. thrombophlebitis B. pregnancy induced hypertension C. pressure on blood vessels from the enlarging uterus D. the force of gravity pulling down on the uterus D - Explanation Pressure of the growing uterus on blood vessels results in an increased risk for venous stasis in the lower...

Terms in this set (245) 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and...