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Exam 2: NSG 434/ NSG434 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: What is acute glomerulonephritis and its S/S? Answer: Inflammation of the glomeruli from a streptococcal illness -Weight gain -Mild proteinuria -Tea/soda colored pee -Abdominal pain -Fluid overload (HTN, edema, lung crackles, JVD) -Decreased urinary output -Signs of infection from streptococcal infection (high WBC ...

An 8-year-old child is brought to the urgent care clinic. No chart is available for the history. The child's symptoms include tea-colored urine and periorbital edema, and the blood pressure is 142/90. There is no dysuria or frequency. Poststreptococcal acute glomerulonephritis (PSAGN) is suspected. Which of the following statements is correct?A) PSAGN typically begins 28 days after a streptococcal infectionB) Appropriate antibiotic treatment prevents nephritogenic group A beta-hemolytic strep...

ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam ( Version 1 ) 2023) 70 Questions and Verified Answers 1. A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “You must have advance directives in place in order to refuse recommended treatment.” b) “An attorney is needed in order for you to name a designee in your health care proxy.” c) “You can decline to have certain medical procedures p...

Cardiovascular Disorders Benazepril should be discontinued immediately if: pregnancy occurs. A patient is diagnosed with mild heart failure (HF). What drug listed below would be a good choice for reducing morbidity and mortality long term? Metoprolol A patient taking an ACE inhibitor should avoid: potassium supplements. An 87-year-old has history of symptomatic heart failure. He presents today with lower extremity edema and mild shortness of breath with exertion. In addition ...

1. Your client attempted suicide with a medication overdose. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing an adolescent from attempting suicide again? a. Assessing his financial level b. Help him learn better problem -solving skills at school c. Coordinate involvement of a mental health provider to allow child to express feelings d. Encourage him to make more friends at his after-school job 2. The nurse evaluates teaching provided to a school age child and parents about the m...

Ch. 22 1. Mrs. Carter is admitted to the labor and birth unit. The lab results of her cervical culture for group B streptococcal were positive. What priority intervention will be initiated? A) Preparation for cesarean section to prevent exposure of the baby. B) Observation of the baby in newborn intensive care unit for 72 hours. C) Ampicillin or cefazolin intravenous is given before delivery. D) Culture of mother and baby within 24 hours after birth. Correct Answer-ANS: C Ch. 22 2...

HESI RN LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE HESI RN LEADERSHIP 2023 UPDATE 1. A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash. Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse? a. Tell the client that a catheter will be inserted. b. Document the client’s refusal in the chart. c. Assess the client for uri...

The nurse conducts a complete physical assessment on a patient admitted with infective endocarditis. Which finding is significant? A. Regurgitant murmur at the mitral valve area B. Point of maximal impulse palpable in fourth intercostal space C. Heart rate of 94 beats/min and capillary refill time of 2 seconds D. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min and heart rate of 90 beats/min Correct Answer-ANS: A A regurgitant murmur of the aortic or mitral valves would indicate valvular disease, whi...

2023/2024 HESI RN EXIT LATEST EXAM V2 WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS. WINTER-SPRING QTR.VERIFIEDGRADED A+ Introduction to Humanities 1. The nurse is caring for a client with a long leg cast. During discharge teaching about appropriate exercises for the affected extremity, the nurse should recommend A) Isometric B) Range of motion C) Aerobic D) Isotonic The correct answer is A: Isometric 2. The nurse is teaching parents about the treatment plan for a 2 weeks-old infant with Tetralogy of Fallot...

1 After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. tertiary prevention .d. disease treatment. (Ans- c A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this disease. This stage of illness is called the _____ stage. a. prodromal b. latent c. sequela d. convalescence (Ans- b A patient with high blood pres...