Hirschsprung disease Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hours ago. Which of the following actions is the priority? A. Assess fluid intake every 24 hours B. Ambulate three times a day C. Assist with deep breathing and coughing D. Monitor the incision site for findings of infection - C The priority action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care is to assist the client with deep breathing and coughing, which reduces the risk for postopera...

A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hrs ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? - ANSWER hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL a nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? - ANSWER a middle adult client who has unstable vital signs a nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume overload. which of the follo...

CPNRE chapter 8 - pediatric nursing Exam 2024 three primary functions of the family -Answer-1. provide physical care (food, clothing, shelter, safety, illness prevention 2. educating/training language, values, morals, education 3. protecting psychological/emotional health erikson's theory of psychosocial development -Answer-1. trust vs mistrust (birth-1) -trust vs neglect 2. autonomy vs shame (1-3) -independence vs things interfering with child feeling adequacy 3. initiative vs guilt (...

Exam 2: NSG 434/ NSG434 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family Complete Guide| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: Hirschsprung disease Answer: -Lack of innervation often in lower portion of bowel, no peristaltic waves causing chronic constipation above this area, megacolon -Rectal sphincter fails to relax: ribbon-like stool from passing through the narrow segment -Etiology: both genetic and environmental factors, but the exact etiol...

omphalocele - abdominal organs protrude through opening in abdominal wall -keep omphalocele covered with sterile moist gauze until srugery where organs are returned back -post surgery mechanical ventilation, NG, parenteral nutrition kohlbergs theory of moral development - 1. preconventional -do what is right r/t fear of punishment -do what is right for gains 2. conventional -gain approval/avoid disapproval 3. post conventional -do what is right even if against law bc law is restrictive ...

CPNRE chapter 8 - pediatric nursing exam 2024 three primary functions of the family -Answer-1. provide physical care (food, clothing, shelter, safety, illness prevention 2. educating/training language, values, morals, education 3. protecting psychological/emotional health erikson's theory of psychosocial development -Answer-1. trust vs mistrust (birth-1) -trust vs neglect 2. autonomy vs shame (1-3) -independence vs things interfering with child feeling adequacy 3. initiative vs guilt (...

CPNRE chapter 8 - pediatric nursing Exam 2024 three primary functions of the family -Answer-1. provide physical care (food, clothing, shelter, safety, illness prevention 2. educating/training language, values, morals, education 3. protecting psychological/emotional health erikson's theory of psychosocial development -Answer-1. trust vs mistrust (birth-1) -trust vs neglect 2. autonomy vs shame (1-3) -independence vs things interfering with child feeling adequacy 3. initiative vs guilt (...

A 3 year old is undergoing a Swenson procedure for Hirschsprung disease. During the operation, the alpha angle on the capnogram increases and the peak inspiratory pressure doubles. What intervention should be perform first? - administered 100% oxygen A 38 year old male takes chlorthalidone for hypertension. During a knee arthroscopy, he became severely hypocarbic as the result of aggressive ventilation. What is the best treatment at this time? - magnesium sulfate A 6 month old with a Chiar...

PEDIATRICS EVOLVE EXAM #1- #4 LATEST UPDATE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS The health care provider prescribes an abdominal radiograph for a newborn to check for Hirschsprung disease. The nurse examines the newborn and finds which symptoms that are indicative of this disease? Select all that apply. abdominal distention absence of stool in the rectum enterocolitis bilious vomiting displaced anus presence of a fistula abdominal distention absence of stool in the rectum enterocolitis bilious...

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