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A client taking lithium reports vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, blurred vision, tinnitus, and tremors. The lithium level is 2.5 mEq/L (2.5 mmol/L). The nurse plans care based on which representation of this level? 1.Toxic 2.Normal 3.Slightly above normal 4.Excessively below normal - 1. toxic A client has a lithium level of 2.4 mEq/L. The nurse should immediately assess the client for which sign or symptom? 1.Diarrhea 2.Weakness 3.Blurred vision 4.Cardiac dysrhythmias - 3.Blurred ...

A client's medication sheet contains a prescription for sertraline. To ensure safe administration of the medication, how should the nurse administer the dose? - At the same time each evening A client is scheduled for discharge and will be taking phenobarbital for an extended period. The nurse would place highest priority on teaching the client which point that directly relates to client safety? - Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. The nurse is describing the medication ...

Digests & absorbs food - small intestine Houses bacteria that produces several vitamins - Large intestine Produces bile - liver Secretes hormones to maintain blood glucose levels - Pancreas Begins digestion of carbohydrates - mouth Diet quality can affect the gut microbiome by enhancing or limiting the diversity of beneficial microorganisms in the gut. Select the foods that are supportive of a healthy microbiome. Select all that apply. a. Omega-3 fatty acids b. Refined/processed grains ...

lip pursing a technique that helps people with asthma or COPD with SOB bruit blowing or swishing sounds that indicate obstructed peripheral blood flow; use the bell of the stethoscope to assess thrill palpable vibrations that can accompany murmurs or cardiac malformation rhonchi coarse, loud, low-pitched rumbling sounds during either inspiration or expiration resulting from fluid or mucus, can clear with coughing wheeze high-pitched whistling, musical sounds as air passes through narr...

Molloy Humanistic Framework - Humanity, valuing, health, and environment all around nursing Humanity - A unique human being, functioning as an integrated whole, reflecting bio-psycho-social-cultural dimensions. Look at the whole person Environment - The sum total of all internal and external dimensions that influence human beings. Valuing - Holding in high esteem the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals. Health - The dynamic state of bio-psycho-social-cultural well-being. What ...

A patient with osteoarthritis is being treated in the orthopedic ward. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse most likely observe in this patient? A) Decreased range of motion in the affected joints B) High fever and chills C) Bilateral joint affectation D) Ulnar deviation of the wrist E) Paresthesia in the extremities - A During a health history assessment, which question is essential for the nurse to ask a postmenopausal woman to evaluate her risk for osteoporosis? A) "Do you e...

Point of entry in an ongoing process - assessment To collect subjective and objective data to determine a client's overall level of functioning in order to make a professional clinical judgment - PURPOSE OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT The nurse collects physiologic, psychological, sociocultural, developmental and spiritual data about the client - PURPOSE OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT To establish a database - PURPOSE OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT Type of data collected that can be described only by the person ex...

psychosocial nursing interventions to assist individuals who are having difficulty coping with the emotional aspects of illness, with life crises that affect health and healthcare of with psychiatric disorders. focus is on the effects of stress in illness and on the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities to stress. goal is to help the person within his/her environment achieve their maximum level of wellness. psychosocial nursing care healthy promotion and maintenanc...

Health Care Reform - Aims to expand coverage, control healthcare costs, and improve the health care delivery system. Changing Demographics in the U.S. - The need for more nurses to care for an aging population. Nursing Shortage - Leads to errors, higher morbidity, and mortality rates. Technology and Informatics - Makes the world easier for nurses. Educated Consumer - Manages complex patients and medication shortage. Top Healthcare Policy Issues in the U.S. - Include gun violence, access t...

Of the following signs, which one is not a sign of infection? * A. Fever B. Swelling C. Redness D. Shortness of breath - D. Shortness of breath A resident is being showered while sitting in a shower chair. The resident says, "I feel weak. I think I am going to faint." The nurse aide's immediate concerns are calling for help and * A. Making sure the water temperature is proper B. Getting the resident back to her room right away C. Finishing the shower quickly by washing only soile...