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PEDS/OB HESI 1. A mother brings her 8 mo. old baby boy to clinic bc he has been vomitting and had diarrhea for last 3 days. Which assessment is most important for nurse to make? a. Assess infant abdomen for tenderness b. Determine if the infant was exposed to a virus c. Measure the infant’s pulse d. Evaluate the infant’s cry 2. While obtaining the vital signs of a 10 year old who had a tonsillectomy this morning, the nurse observes the child swallowing every 2-3 minutes. Which assess...

Assistive personal (AP) are caring for a client who takes a PRN pain medication. After the nurse administers the medication, which of the following tasks should the the nurse assign to the AP? - check the client's response the medication in 1 hour A client is assisting with triaging clients in a mass casualty situation. the nurse should recommend the following client receive care first? - A client who has diminished breath sounds and paradoxical chest movement Following discharge from ...

A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse attend to first? - "My heartburn pain is going into my jaw now." A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Perform oral care every 2 hr. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse check prior to admi...

A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following client statements should the nurse attend to first? - "My heartburn pain is going into my jaw now." A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation via an endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - Perform oral care every 2 hr. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse check prior to admini...

A public health nurse is planning care for four clients. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recognize as tertiary prevention? - Administering antibiotics to a client who has AIDs and was diagnosed with pneumocytis jirovecii A nurse is caring for a client who has stage IV pancreatic cancer and has received information regarding available treatment options. Which of the following is the responsibility of the nurse if the client chooses to forgo treatment and enter hospice ...

The nurse is giving report to an assistive personnel (AP) who will be caring for a client in hand restraints (safety devices). How frequently should the nurse instruct the AP to check the tightness of the restrained hands? 1. Every 2 hours 2. Every 3 hours 3. Every 4 hours 4. Every 30 minutes - 4. Every 30 minutes The nurse should instruct the AP to check safety devices for tightness every 30 minutes. The neurovascular and circulatory status of the extremity should also be checked by th...

1. A client begins treatment with phenytoin (Dilan tin). Which following should the nurse reinforce as a measure to help minimize possible adverse effects of this medication? - Performing daily gum massage 2. A nurse who is facilitating a support group notices that one client in the group is extremely talkative, to the point where others in the group have difficulty sharing their own ideas. Which of the ff. strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this client? ...

1. A client begins treatment with phenytoin (Dilantin). Which following should the nurse reinforce as a measure to help minimize possible adverse effects of this medication? - Performing daily gum massage 2. A nurse who is facilitating a support group notices that one client in the group is extremely talkative, to the point where others in the group have difficulty sharing their own ideas. Which of the ff. strategies should the nurse use to facilitate the group process with this client? - Speak...

Skin Assessment: Inspection - begin with visual sweep of entire body 1. skin clean and free of body odor, well groomed (adequate expose is necessary) 2. skin color varies (note mucosa conjunctiva, lips, nail bed, and palms) 3. uniformity (vitiligo, freckles, birthmarks, tattoos, etc.) skin lesions - Macule - flat, nonpalpable (freckle, petechia) Papule - PALPABLE, solid elevation of skin (elevated nevus) Nodule - elevated solid mass, deeper and firmer than papule (wart) Tumor - solid mass...

674 BASIC CARE AND COMFORT: What are dietary restricions for acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease? - ...Acute Kid inj: Restrict potassium, phosphate, magnesium during oliguria phase. Restrict fluids as ordered by md. (Diet high in protein) Chronic kid dis: Restrict sodium, potassium, phosphorous and magnesium. Restrict fluids as ordered by md. (Diet high in carbs, and moderate fat) 743 MALE REPRO SYSTEM: TURP - ...Performed using a resectoscope, inserted through the urethra and trims a...