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Fracture left hip - Answer- - Manifestations: pain in hip/groin, bruising at hip, pain on movement, muscle spasms - Bucks traction (temporary to relieve pain, reduce muscle spasm and immobilize) - use is not routine - Surgery is usually done to reduce and fixate the fracture - Care is similar to that of a patient undergoing other orthopedic surgery or hip replacement surgery Care of Hip fracture - Health history and presence of concomitant problems - Pain - VS, respiratory status, LOC, a...

A nurse is reinforcing diet teaching to a client who has type 2 DM. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply. A. Carbs should comprise 55% of daily caloric intake B. Use hydrogenated oils for cooking C. Table sugar may be added to cereals D. Drink an alcoholic beverage w/meals E. Protein foods can be substituted for carb foods A nurse is reviewing dietary guidelines to include in the plan of care for a client who has type 2 DM. Which of th...

PCC final exam 1 questions & answers 2024/2025 When the results of a lab test are within a predetermined range of values, the results are considered what? - ANSWERS"Normal" Always treat the what? Not the lab value. - ANSWERSPatient Isolated abnormal lab values which do not correlate with the patient's clinical condition may be what? What should be done in this case? - ANSWERSMeaningless Consider lab error, repeat test, or check previous results When looking at Complete Blo...

Lab Value - Calcium (Ca ) (Serum Electrolyte) 8.6 - 10.2 mg/dL -If a patient has severe hypocalcemia, take seizure precautions and assess the airway. Also, monitor for tetany, tingling sensations in the tips of the fingers and around the mouth, and in the feet. Spasms of the muscles of the extremities and the face may occur. Also, be alert for ECG changes including a prolonged QT interval. - If a patient has hypercalcemia, increase mobilization and encourage sufficient oral intake. Take ...

NCLEX: CardiacWhat are coumadin and heparin used for? - correct answer To inhibit thrombus and clot formation. What is the necessary lab value to evaluate while a patient is on heparin? What is the normal value? - correct answer PTT. Normal= 30 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PTT= 45-75 sec. What is the antidote for heparin? - correct answer Protamine Sulfate What should you do if the PTT value is 80 for someone on heparin? - correct...

NCLEX Cardiac Question and answers verified to pass NCLEX: Cardiac What are coumadin and heparin used for? - correct answer To inhibit thrombus and clot formation. What is the necessary lab value to evaluate while a patient is on heparin? What is the normal value? - correct answer PTT. Normal= 30 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PTT= 45-75 sec. What is the antidote for heparin? - correct answer Protamine Sulfate What should you d...

RNAS C Practice Test Review 437 Questions with Verified Answers A capacitor and resisitor in parallel - CORRECT ANSWER will have same voltage across since in parallel. if in series, voltage drops would occur they can be treated together If the absolute pressure of a gas is increased from 3 atm to 4 atm at constant volume, then the absolute temperature of the gas will increase by: A. 25%. B. 33%. C. 67%. D. 75% - CORRECT ANSWER B. Assuming the validity of the Ideal-Gas law, PV = n...

HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE HESI PN EXIT EXAM NGN Q&A 2023/24 UPDATE I HAVE MERGED 3 FILES WHICH THEY ARE TESTING FROM INCLUDING SOME CASE STUDIES NORMAL QUESTIONS ON ACTUAL TEST IS 90% WHILE NGN IS ABOUT 10% THIS FILES CONTAINS SOME RATIONALES TOO ...

Psychopharm Exam 1 practice 170 Questions with Verified Answers The PMHNP is evaluating a 68-year-old man for symptoms of major depression. While assessing the appearance of the patient, an obvious left-sided ptosis is noted. Which cranial nerve is directly linked to this condition? a. III b. IV c. V d. VI - CORRECT ANSWER A A 55-year-old woman has been referred for a psychiatric evaluation for a change in personality, lack of impulse control, and increasingly reckless decision-making....

Glowacki & Sommers RCIS Review Questions with Verified Answers What is the normal range of potassium (K+) in the blood? Normal K+ = 3.5-5.0 Potassium < 3.5 = Hypokalemia Potassium > 5.0 = Hyperkalemia Name some antiplatelet medications? ASA, Plavix, Brillenta, Effient, Integrelin, Reopro Remember: Heparin is NOT an antiplatelet If a patient has a high creatinine, what should you consider? Use as a small amount of contrast as possible Pre-procedure fluid hydration 3 ...