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Nursing Process ADPIE Assessment Diagnosis Plan Implimentation Evaluation Assessment 1. Subjective data 2. Objective data Diagnosis 1. Data analysis 2. Problem Identification 3. Nursing diagnosis Planning 1. Priorities 2. Nursing care plan - outcomes - interventions Implementation 1. Nurse-initiated 2. Physician-initiated 3. Collaborative Evaluation 1. Outcomes met? 2. If not, reevaluate: - data - diagnosis - etiologies - outcomes - interventions SBAR Situation Ba...

The nurse is administering heparin via the subcutaneous route. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle b. After injecting the needle, aspirate and observe for blood c. After removing the needle, massage the area gently d. Administer the medication in the client's "love handles" - Answer Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle Knowledge: The nurse should NOT aspirate for blood when administering heparin b...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

PCCN Master Exam 132 Questions with Verified Answers 1. Cardiac - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - CORRECT A...

  Renal Evolve Questions Nursing Concepts for Adult Health (Arizona State University) 1. A 48-year-old man is admitted with an acute myocardial infarction. Assessment reveals the following: Vital Signs Blood pressure 70/40 mm Hg Heart rate 122 beats/min and irregular Respiratory rate 26 breaths/min Urine output 20 mL over the past 2 hours Hemodynamics Pulmonary artery press...

1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action by the nurse best demonstrates this concept? a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room 7. A student nurse asks the faculty to explain best practices when communicating with a person from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgende...

The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client who had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and evaluated the client's understanding of the teaching. What statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I may need to be on a low-fat diet for a few weeks B. I cant return to work until 2 weeks after surgery C. Redness and swelling at my surgery site is expected D. I understand that I can not shower for 7 days after the surgery A. I may need to be on a low-fat diet ...

BS 1343 HESI Exit exam RN Questions and Answers 100% Correct – Houston Community college (A grade / School graded) HESI EXIT VERSION 3 1. The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetyls...

ATI CAPSTONE COMBO ASSESSMENT A and B Graded A+ what is montelukast (singular) for? a leukotriene modifier, and is taken on a regular basis, once a day, and not prn, and is not used for exercise induced asthma what does advance directives contain? written instructions regarding end of life care what is the greatest risk to a pt receiving hemodialysis? disequilibrium syndrome as a result of rapid loss of fluids and decrease bun what is the clinical manifestation of disequilibrium? r...

medsurg 1-6 all complete questions with correct answers latest update(over 300 q&a) Med Surg Exam #6 1. Which stool characteristic should the nurse expect to note from a client with Crohn's disease? a. Chronic constipation b. Diarrhea c. Alteration of diarrhea and constipation ***wrong answer d. Constant oozing from the rectum 2. A client has a nasal gastric tube (NGT) inserted. Before using the tube, which of the following is most important? a. Confirm the type of feeding that wi...