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MED/SURG FINAL (Lewis Chapters 14-16, 23-24, 41-50, 63-65) 1. A 60-year-old patient has osteoarthritis (OA) of the left knee. A finding that the nurse would expect to be present on examination of the patient's knee is a. Heberden's nodules. b. redness and swelling of the knee joint. c. pain upon joint movement. d. stiffness that increases with movement. - ANSWER Answer: C Rationale: Initial symptoms of OA include pain with joint movement. Heberden's nod...

the nurse is caring for a client with Caron's disease who develops a fever and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) with tan, feral-smelling urine. which of the following information should the nurse teach the client? a. about the effects of corticosteroid use on immune function b. to empty the bladder before and after sexual intercourse c. about fistula formation between the bowel and bladder d. to clean the perineal area carefully after any stools - correct answer c. about fist...

BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Already Graded A- Nightingale Q: The nurse should explain to a client with lung cancer that pleurodesis is performed to achieve which expected outcome? A. Prevent the formation of effusion fluid. B. Remove fluid from the intrapleural space. C. Debulk tumor to maintain patency of air passages. Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy Answer: A Rationale Instillation of a sclerosing agent to ...

1. Nursing research is significant to the profession of nursing because it promotes: a. more specifically defined nursing practice responsibilities. b. decreased liability within the practice of nursing. c. generation of a specialized body of nursing knowledge for use in nursing practice. d. expansion of the scope of nursing practice into other disciplines. ANS: C Feedback A Research aids in documenting accountability of nurses, but professional guidelines already exist regarding respons...

Exam 1: PRN 1562 / PRN1562 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Principles of Mental Health Nursing Exam | Scored 100% | Questions and Verified Answers | Rasmussen Question: A depressed client states, "I have a chemical imbalance in my brain. I have no control over my behavior. Medications are my only hope to feel normal again. Which is the nurses responses is appropriate ? Answer: Medications are one way address chemical imbalances. Environmental and interpersonal factors can also have an imp...

Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 8th Edition Test Bank Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults Miller 8th Edition Test Bank Answer Key at end of every chapter Page 2 his diagnosis.î ìWe need to teach the older adult how he can keep living a fruitful life in spite of Age attribution ìDo you feel like you actively engage with life?î 1. The nurse is discussing an older adult's recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a colleague. Which of the nurse's statements reflects an accurate...

HESI PN LPN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Verified). A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesics. B. Administer analgesic medication as needed when the pain is severe. C. Provide medication to keep the client sedated and unaware of stimuli. D. O...

ATI RN VATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR 2019 FORM C 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|A GRADE(DOWNLOAD TO SCORE A) **A client is postoperative following a lumbar discectomy and is having difficulty voiding. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications place the client at risk for urinary retention? Ketorolac Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Bethanechol (Urecholine) Tobramycin (Nebcin) **A nurse is caring for an older adult client in a long-term care facility who is disorien...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

ATI MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED TEST BANK 2023/2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AND RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A| A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply). A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression. C. "To asse...