Nurs 101 med surg - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 618 Saunders Med Surg Endocrine Revised 2020 Saunders Med Surg Endocrine 1. A client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated health care provider's prescription? 1. Endotracheal intubation 2. 100 units of NPH insulin 3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline 4. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate Answer: 3. Intravenous in...

NURS 618 Saunders Med Surg Neuro Revised 2020 Saunders Med Surg Neuro 1. The nurse is assessing the motor and sensory function of an unconscious client. The nurse should use which technique to test the client's peripheral response to pain? 1. Sternal rub 2. Nail bed pressure 3. Pressure on the orbital rim 4. Squeezing of the sternocleidomastoid muscle Answer: 2. Nail bed pressure Rationale: Nail bed pressure tests a basic motor and sensory peripheral response. Cerebral responses to ...

MED SURG 2020 NURS MISC Hesi A &M MED SURG 2020 MED SURG 2020 NURS MISC Hesi A &M MED SURG 2020 2 of 55 What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? 3 of 55 A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing green colored sputum. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? 4 0f 55 An elder male clie...