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Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

NSG233/ NSG 233 Exam 2 Review: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg III | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: Closed Head Injury- worsening assessment: Answer: Battles signs (behind ear) Raccoon eyes (under eyes) CSF leak (rhinorrhea, otorrhea): risk for meningitis ** glucose test; halo sign (tests spinal fluid leak) Q: Which order would you question for an incontinent spinal cord patient injury? Answer: No foley cath ** pt at risk fo...

CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intro to Family NP Unit 5 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: How long should medications be prescribed after symptom resolution? Answer: for 1 year Q: What are red flags of headaches for adults? Answer: new onset headache in patient over 50, thunderclap headache, "worst headache of my life", headache accompanied by fever, hx. of recent head trauma, vision changes, htn, hiv +, and + neurologic findings ...

CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intro to Family NP Unit 3 Exam Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: A diagnosis of what should be considered for anyone with dyspnea, chronic cough or sputum production, and exposure to cigarette smoking? Answer: COPD Q: What diagnosic test is required to establish a diagnosis of COPD? Answer: spirometry Q: What are the key indicators for considering a diagnosis of COPD? Answer: dyspnea (progressive, persi...

ATI RN Leadership Online Practice 2023 B ATI RN Leadership Online Practice 2023 B| Questions and Answers, 100% Correct| Updated 2024 NGN: The nurse is evaluating the client's plan of care. Which of the following findings indicate that the client's condition is worsening and the plan of care should be updated? -Heart Rate -Sputum -Oxygen Sat -Temperature -Respiratory Rate NGN: The nurse is reviewing the client's plan of care. Which of the following findings require notification o...

MED SURGE HESI REAL EXAM 1 & 2 (2 VERSIONS) WITH ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ MEDICAL SURGICAL HESI EXAM TEST BANK A practical nurse (PN) tells the charge nurse in a long-term facility that she does not want to be assigned to one particular resident. She reports that the male client keeps insisting that she is his daughter and begs her to stay in his room. What is the best managerial decision? A. Notify the family that the resident will have to be discharged...

The nurse is assessing a client with schizophrenia. Which assessment finding should the nurse document as a negative symptom of this disorder? O Word Salad O Anhedonia O Disorganized speech pattern O Bizarre delusions A client who has a new prescription for olanzapine is being seen in the emergency department. Which priority action should the nurse include in the plan of care? O Consult a dietitian for a calorie-controlled diet plan O Recommend that the client exercise regularly O Ins...

John Richards, 45 years old Cirrhosis Case Study with complete solution John Richards is a 45-year-old male who presents to the emergency department (ED) with abdominal pain and worsening nausea and vomiting the past three days that have not resolved. He is feeling more fatigued and has had a poor appetite the past month. He denies any ETOH (alcohol) intake the past week, but admits to episodic binge drinking on most weekends. John weighs 150 pounds (68.2 kg) and is 6'0" (BMI 17.6). You are t...

DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) - relaxation muscle prior to DBT Greatest patient at risk for Violence - Substance abuse EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing What is dissemination? - Getting the research information out to those who need to know it! Publication - highest level Presenting at National Conference Presenting at Local Conference Journal Club where one person reviews an article What does a 17 on MMSE mean? - Mo...

Exam 1: NSG223/ NSG 223 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 2 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: A patient who has endocarditis with vegetation on the mitral valve suddenly reports severe left foot pain. The nurse notes that no pulse is palpable in the left foot and that it is cold and pale. Which action should the nurse take next? Answer: Notify the health care provider about the change in status Q: Two weeks ago, a patient with heart failu...