Diminished gag reflex - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The home health nurse is assigned to visit these clients when a change in agency staffing requires that one of the clients be rescheduled for a visit on the following day. Which client will be best to reschedule? 1. Client with emphysema who has been on home oxygen for a month and has SpO2 levels of 91% to 93% 2. Client with history of a cough, weight loss, and night sweats who has just had a positive Mantoux test 3. Client with newly diagnosed pleural effusion who needs an admission visit ...

1. A A. Dextrose 5% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing dextrose 5% in water could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. B. 0.9% sodium chloride Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of certain nutrients. Infusing 0.9% sodium chloride could cause rapid shifts in serum levels of some substances. C. Dextrose 10% in water Rationale: TPN contains high concentrations of dextrose and proteins. To avoid hypoglycemia, t...

©THEBRIGHTSTARS 2024 There is no restriction on turning the head after bronchoscopy. Medicated lozenges would not be suggested because they may numb the throat, further decreasing the gag reflex. After a client has had bronchoscopy, which finding indicates that the client's gag reflex has returned? alert and oriented able to swallow saliva speaks without difficulty denies sore throat - answerable to swallow saliva The ability to swallow indicates that the gag reflex is intact. Client...

ANCC PMHNP BOARD EXAM Question with complete solution 2023MOOD D/O: MDD CRITERIA A A. Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure. Note: Do not include symptoms that are clearly attributable to another medical condition. 1. Depressed mood daily 2. Loss of pleasure of joy in activities/inerests 3. Signi...

A nurse teaches an 80-year-old client with diminished touch sensation. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching? a. "Place soft rugs in your bathroom to decrease pain in your feet." b. "Bathe in warm water to increase your circulation." c. "Look at the placement of your feet when walking." d. "Walk barefoot to decrease pressure ulcers from your shoes." A nurse assesses a client who demonstrates a positive Romberg's sign with eyes closed but not with eyes o...

Med Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions And Answers Graded A+ 2024/25. The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer t...

The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer the prescribed pain medication. C. Call and ask the operating room team to perfor...

FISDAP EMT Mock Exam |Question and Answer| 100% Correct [UPDATED!!!] BVM Respiratory Rates..How do we determine adequate respiration? *Ans* - theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - is patient getting job done on their one or do they need hel? Wheezing *Ans* High pitched on exhale Lower airway obstruction (bronchioles) Asthma + allergic reaction/anaphylaxis RONCHI *Ans* Denser fluid in lungs (pneumonia, cyst...

Aging causes which change in the gastrointestinal system? diminished sense of taste and smell when providing a patient teaching, the nurse advises the patient to avoid what to prevent pancreatitis consuming large quantities of alcohol after a patient has received a bowel prep, such as GoLytely, in preparation for diagnosistic testing, the nurse must be alert to which sign of electrolyte imbalance muscle cramping In preparing a patient for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy, the nurse should includ...

Med Surg Gastrointestinal NCLEX Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) The nurse is monitoring a client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of appendicitis who is scheduled for surgery in 2 hours. The client begins to complain of increased abdominal pain and begins to vomit. On assessment, the nurse notes that the abdomen is distended and bowel sounds are diminished. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention? A. Notify the health care provider (HCP). B. Administer th...