Ha abdominal assessment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FCCN II: endocrine concepts Questions and Answers 2023 SIADH: what -hypersecretion ADH -DILUTIONAL HYPONATREMIA -water retention urine = concentrated -fluid is IN CELLS ==> NO edema, ascites, HF -r/o cerebral edema d/t low Na in IV space SIADH: causes -head trauma -cancer: lung, brain -general anesthesia -CHF -drugs: TCAs, ecstacy, oral hypoglycemics, diuretcs, cytotoxic Rx ANYTHING HARMING PITUITARY GLAND Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fractured femur and has a fiberglass leg cylinder cast for 24 hours. What is the priority assessment finding? - CORRECT ANSWERS the client's heel is reddened and tender because this could be an early indicator of a pressure injury and the pt is at high risk for pressure injuries why are the other findings not priorities? - cast gets wet: fiberglass casts are waterproof - increase pain when leg is lowered below level of the heart: the leg should be ...

NR 446 PNCI HA - Multiple Patient Care Management Case Study of J. Eastland High Acuity (HA) Full Scenario. Overview The physiological values documented in this SCE indicate appropriate learner actions and timely interventions. If learners do not act as anticipated, differences will be encountered. Best practices have been included in this SCE, but since interventions may vary by region, you may wish to include medications, treatments, and standards of care that reflect current practice in...

Delegation for nurses when: patient is stable, task is within workers job description, you are able to teach and supervise, and you have planned how to monitor When not to: thinking, complex assessment and judgment is required; there is an unpredictable outcome, increased risk of harm; creativity and problem solving needed Delegation steps 1. Assess and plan 2. Communicate 3. Ensure surveillance and supervision 4. Evaluate and give feedback 5 rights of delegation right task, situation, worker,...

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...

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Why do younger children have an increased risk for respiratory infections? Correct Answer smaller airway diameter, shorter respiratory tract, short and open eustachian tube Nursing diagnoses for respiratory infections Correct Answer ineffective breathing pattern, ineffective airway clearance, risk for infection, activity tolerance Pt goals for respiratory infection Correct Answer have adequate oxygen, demonstrate effective clearance of secretions, have effective respirations S/s of resp...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

Advanced Assessment Exam 1 review Anatomy of the Kidney: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. - Normal GFR is 120-125. - If 75% of nephrons quit = renal insufficiency. - Kidneys are sensitive to changes in cardiac output. VOLUME DEPENDENT. A decrease in urine output indicates a decrease in cardiac output. - If the SBP is below 70 for over 40 minutes, the kidney will become hypo then ischemic. - If the SBP drops, the arterioles dilate. If the SBP elevate, arterioles constric...