Nur 330 test - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

D. Interviewing and obtaining nursing history assessment begins with initial patient contact. Which nursing activity is included during this component of the nursing process? A. Establishing expected outcomes B. Determining nursing actions C. Choosing a nursing diagnosis D. Interviewing and obtaining nursing history Unrelieved pain has many harmful effects on the body that can impair recovery a patient with multiple injuries resulting from an automobile accident tells the nurse that he has "b...

NUR 283 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST 2023. A nurse is monitoring the amount of lochia drainage on a perineal pad in a woman who is 1 hour postpartum and notes that the menstrual pad was saturated in 15 minutes. What should be the nurse’s next action?  Place the client in a modified Sims’ position.  Remove the menstrual pad and replace with two pads. Correct  Do nothing. This is normal.  Immediately contact the primary health care provider. Incor...

NUR 283 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST 2023. A nurse is monitoring the amount of lochia drainage on a perineal pad in a woman who is 1 hour postpartum and notes that the menstrual pad was saturated in 15 minutes. What should be the nurse’s next action?  Place the client in a modified Sims’ position.  Remove the menstrual pad and replace with two pads. Correct  Do nothing. This is normal.  Immediately contact the primary health care provider. Incor...

NUR 283 MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE LATEST 2023. A nurse is monitoring the amount of lochia drainage on a perineal pad in a woman who is 1 hour postpartum and notes that the menstrual pad was saturated in 15 minutes. What should be the nurse’s next action?  Place the client in a modified Sims’ position.  Remove the menstrual pad and replace with two pads. Correct  Do nothing. This is normal.  Immediately contact the primary health care provider. Incor...

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance is necessary for what? life- homeostasis Body fluids and electrolytes are maintained within _____ limits. narrow What is the nursing role for fluid and electrolyte balance? anticipate imbalance, identify imbalance, and respond by prevention or treatment What does fluid amount vary with? age, body size, gender How much of your body is Intracellular fluid/ 2/3 How much of your body is extracellular fluid? 1/3 What is included in extracellular fluid? •Intravasc...

Sodium generation and transmission of nerve impulses and a/b balance (135-145 mEq/L) Hypernatremia Causes: dehydration, impaired renal function, primary aldosteronism, corticosteroid therapy S/S: thirst, legarthy, agitation, seizures, coma, impaired LOC, increased interstitial fluid Implementation: treat underlying cause, increase oral fluids, IV 5% dextrose in water or hypotonic saline, restrict electrolyte intake Extra: common in elderly, decrease too rapidly will result in cerebral edema Hy...

Glucocorticoids Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone, Fluticasone, Prednisone, Budesonide Prevent and decrease inflammation; used in the treatment of inflammation and asthma Muscarinic Antagonists Ipratropium, Tiotropium Bronchodilation as a result of the inhibition of acetylcholine interaction at the receptor sites; used for the treatment of COPD Leukotriene Receptor Angtagonists Montelukast Inhibits leukotriene formation; used in the treatment of chronic asthma Beta-2-Agonists Albuterol, Le...

NUR 2513 EXAM STUDY GUIDE- MATERNAL CHILD NURSING / While the vital signs of a pregnant client in her third trimester are being assessed, the client complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is appropriate? a. Have the stand up and retake her blood pressure. b. Have client the client sit down and hold her arm in a dependent position. c. Have the client turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes. d. Have the client lie supine for 5 m...

Rasmussen College: NUR 2513Exam 1 Study Guide Questions¬¬¬, LATEST 2021/2022 While the vital signs of a pregnant client in her third trimester are being assessed, the client complains of feeling faint, dizzy, and agitated. Which nursing intervention is appropriate? a. Have the stand up and retake her blood pressure. b. Have client the client sit down and hold her arm in a dependent position. c. Have the client turn to her left side and recheck her blood pressure in 5 minutes. d. Have...

NUR 396 maternal Test 1 Questions & Answers Latest 2021/2022 Ch. 3 Care at specific stages of a woman’s life • Preconception counseling and care provides woman and partners with information that is needed to make decisions about reproductive future. • Pregnancy early entry into prenatal care allows identification of the woman at risk for complications and initiation of measures to prevent problems or treat them if they arise. Define health status of mother and fetus • Fertility ...