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(Complete 120 Q&A) Med Surg 2(II) Midterm Update 2023 |Grade A+ 1. A patient is admitted to the ED complaining of severe abdominal pain, stating that he has been vomiting "coffee-ground" like emesis. The patient is diagnosed with a perforated gastric ulcer and is informed that he needs surgery. When can the patient most likely anticipate that the surgery will be scheduled? A) Within 24 hours B) Within the next week C) Without delay because the bleed is emergent D) As soon as all the d...

Age related considerations on the GI system Mouth: Peridontal disease, taste buds decrease, xerostomia Esophagus: decreased tone and motility Abdominal Wall: thinner, decreased receptors Stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas: decreased synthesis and secretions Large intestine, anus, rectum: decreased tone, motility, and transit time Assessment of the GI system Subjective: appetite, dysphagia, food intolerance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, bowel habits, nutri...

Med Surge Midterm / MedSurg nursing midterm study guide EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+

MED SURG MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (NUR1211) 2023/2024 A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, "I just want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient? a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary ...

partial compensation - Answer-pH, CO2, and HCO3 are all off Fully compensated - Answer-pH is normal, but the other 2 are abnormal. Uncompensated - Answer-pH and one other value are abnormal. metabolic acidosis - Answer-low pH, low HCO3 metabolic alkalosis - Answer-high pH, high HCO3 respiratory acidosis - Answer-low pH, high CO2 hypoventiliation respiratory alkalosis - Answer-high pH, low CO2 hyperventilation symptoms of atelectasis - Answer-Dyspnea, tachypnea, pleural fri...

NUR 310 University Of Alabama - Birmingham -NUR 310-Med Surg 1 Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions

Advanced Med Surg Midterm Study Guide with Complete Solution BMT-s/p nursing considerations {{Ans- key consideration Infection Hip -s/p orthopedic surgery considerations {{Ans- DVT and Fat emboli Infection of surgical wounds Pain S/S of a Fat Emboli {{Ans- **from marrow of a fractured bone** (previous test question): S/S : **tachycardic, pale, confused** Commonly occluded in the brain, lungs, kidneys. **Respiratory** -Crackles, Dyspnea, Tachypnea, Wheezes, Chest Pain. Cough, Thic...

NSG 330 Med Surg II Midterm (Test)/45 Questions and Answers 100% Correct; National University Mrs. Jingle, 90-year-old, brought to Emergency Dept. by paramedics with a full code status lives in a Board & Care Facility that provides meals/medications. She's had flu symptoms for 2 days: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;anorexia. Vital Signs: 92/60 mm Hg, Heart Rate (HR) 115 beats/min., Respiratory Rate (RR) 24/ min., SpO2 90% on room air, Temp PO 102.4°F/39.11°C. Medication HX: Lasix /Furosemide 2...

MED SURG MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS (NUR1211) 2023/2024 A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, "I just want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient? a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary ...

HESI Med Surg LATEST 2022/2023 MIDTERM Exam. VERIFIED.GRADED A+ A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription for a hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket? 1) Shivering 2) Infection 3) Burns 4) Hypervolemia A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the clien...