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ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes in...

MED SURG EXAM TEST BANK A1 100 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS UPDATED2023 RATED A+ • A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action? -Start the therapy within 8 hrs. (within 6 hrs.) -Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins -Monitor blood pressure every 30 minutes during infusion. -Elevate the head of the bed between 25 and 30 degrees (to reduce ICP & promote venous drain...

TEST EXAM FOR ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ATI PROCTORED 2023/2024 ***electrolyte imbalances: findings associated with hypocalcemia chapter 44 - CORRECT ANSWER--Tetany most common. -parasthesia of the fingers and lips (early manifestations) -muscle twitch -seizure due to the irritability of the CNS -frequent, painful muscle spasms at the rest in the foot and calf -hyperactive DTRs -positive chvostek's sign -possitive trousseau's sign -history of thyroid surgery or irradiation of the up...

ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes in...

Med-Surg ATI questions and answers graded A+, latest updated What are isolation precautions for a client who has influenza? Airborne What are recommended vaccinations for older adult clients? Varicella Pneumococcal Influenza Zoster What are risk factors for deep-vein thrombosis? Immobility Surgery Obesity Tobacco use Pregnancy Central venous catheter Trauma Heart failure Cancer Contraceptives What are interventions for preventing complications following a tra...

ATI RN MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100% CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH RATIONALES. 1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findi ngs should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhag...

ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM|2022 UPDATED diet for chronic renal failure low protein & potassium DM pt teaching change shoes, wash feet w/soap & water pulse pressure subtract systolic value from diastolic value lantus never mix, long lasting, no peak rhogam given @ 28 weeks & 72 hours post delivery when mom is negative & baby positive indication of baby dehydration improving smooth fontanel pt w/orthostatic hypotension put near nursing station cleaning a wound cle...

NCSBN Practice Questions 46-60 Questions and Answers 2023 The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client with a long leg cast. During instructions, the nurse should recommend which of these exercises for the affected extremity? A. Aerobic B. Range of motion C. Isometric D. Isotonic C A nurse should instruct the client on isometric exercises for the muscles of the casted extremity. This means the client should be instructed to alternately contract and relax muscles without moving...

NCSBN – Lesson 8F: Endocrine System Study Guide Brittle hair, lanugo and amenorrhea are findings associated with anorexia nervosa. The lanugo and amenorrhea are a result of the decreased levels of estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Other physical findings include reduced metabolic rate, constipation, dry skin, hypotension and bradycardia. Dental erosion, due to vomiting, is seen in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa; however, diarrhea is associated with laxative abuse and ...

Cleft Lip - Feeding - ANSWER-Nipples with flange to occlude cleft . Large, soft nipples with large holes . Hold baby at 60-80 degrees . Molded nipple . Breastfeeding encouraged . Bubble baby frequently . After surgical procedure feed from the side . Myocardial Infarction (MI) - ANSWER-EKG Changes . S.T Elevation . T inversion . Wider Q Wave . Early Decelerations - Fetal Heart Rate - ANSWER-Means Head compression . Mirror image of contraction . Normal fetal HR 120-160 . JUST OBS...