NURS 6512 (NURS6512)

The nurse is caring for a patient who needs a liver transplant to survive. This patient has been out of work for several months, does not have health insurance, and cannot afford the procedure. Which of the following statements speaks to the ethical elements of this case? 1. The health care team should select a plan that considers the principle of justice as it pertains to the distribution of health care resources. 2. The patient should enroll in a clinical trial of a new technology that c...

interview techniques - consider; environment, culture, purpose, appropriate responses, documentation, communication techniques, age of pt HPI - history of present illness (the story of the symptoms) PMH - past medical (and surgical) history Objective Data Collection - Inspect, Palpate, Percuss, Auscultate Subjective Data Collection – •History of present health concern—COLDSPA •Past health history •Family history •Lifestyle and health practices COLDSPA - Character Onset L...

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client with lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD). Which directions will the nurse include in the teaching plan? Trimming toenails so that they are short and rounded Checking bathwater temperature by putting the toes in first Using alcohol to rub hands, feet, legs, and arms at least two times a day Seeking professional treatment for any minor injuries to the extremities - Seeking professional treatment for any minor injuries to the extremitie...

Aminoglycosides - treats bacterial infections contraindications: renal or hepatic disease, hearing loss adverse effects: ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity interacts with: penicillins, cephalosporins, diuretics Carbapenems - treats complicated bacterial infection contraindications: seizure disorders, meningitis adverse effects: c-diff diarrhea, n/v leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances interacts with: valproic acid, meropenem Cephalosporins - treats skin infections, resistant bacte...

When assessing whether a client is exhibiting adaptive responses to stressors, the nurse must recognize which of the following? - Adaptive responses are those that preserve the integrity of the individual. Why is stress management so important in one's overall health? - Sustained response to stress can increase vulnerability to a variety of diseases and maladaptive coping responses. Elena has just received a promotion on her job. She is very happy and excited about moving up in her company,...

The nurse is educating a preoperative client about colostomy surgery. The colostomy surgery is categorized as what type of surgery? A. Cosmetic B. Curative C. Diagnostic D. Palliative - D. Palliative As the nurse obtains the informed consent, the client asks, "Now what exactly are they going to do to me?" What is the nurse's response? A. Contacts the anesthesiologist B. Contacts the surgeon C. Explains the procedure D. Has the client sign the form - B. Contacts the surgeon T...

insulin - Hormone produced by beta cells of the islets of Langerhans within the pancreas when is insulin released into circulation? - when levels of glucose around beta cells of the islets of langerhans rise what is insulin's function? - Stimulates glycogen synthesis, conversion of lipids into fat stored as adipose tissue, and synthesis of proteins from amino acids When is insulin released? - Released after meals, causing blood glucose levels to fall normal blood glucose levels - 70-1...

The nurse notices yellowing at the corners of the sclera in the African-American client admitted for hepatitis. What does the nurse do next? A. Palpates the liver B. Checks the oral mucosa C. Examines the client's hair D. Monitors pulse oximetry - B. Checks the oral mucosa The nurse is instructing the client on skin and sun protection. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching? A. "My skin is better protected from the sun because I am dark skinned." ...

Which of the following parts of the brain is associated with multiple feelings and behaviors and is sometimes referred to as the "emotional brain? Frontal lobe Thalamus Hypothalamus Limbic system Limbic system Which of the following parts of the brain is concerned with visual reception and interpretation? Frontal lobe Parietal lobe Temporal lobe Occipital lobe Occipital lobe Which of the following parts of the brain is associated with voluntary body movement, thinking and judgment, and ex...

Digoxin purpose heart failure, atrial fibrillation nitroglycerin purpose chronic stable angina, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure torsemide, furosemide, bumentanide (diuretics) purpose heart failure, pulmonary and peripheral edema spironolactone, amiloride purpose hypertension, reducing edema metoprolol, labetalol, propranolol, atenolol, carvedilol (beta-lols) purpose hypertension, stable angina, heart failure lisinopril, captopril (ace-to-pril) purpose hypertension, heart failur...