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PRN 1178 Client-Centered Care III Final Exam | PRN 1178 CCC3 Final Exam - Rasmussen College

QUESTION S/S of IBD Answer: *diarrhea -may contain blood or mucus *abdominal pain or cramping *malaise *fever *weight loss QUESTION treatment of IBD Answer: *medications -anti-inflammatory agents -antidiarrheal drugs *↓ fat, ↓ fiber diet that is ↑ in protein and calories QUESTION Nursing Management of IBD Answer: *monitor symptoms *maintaining fluid and nutrition status *controlling painQUESTION Intestinal obstruction Answer: blockage of intestine that prevents norm...

QUESTION Can genetics play a factor in developing diabetes? Answer: yes QUESTION What is A1C value. When is this value used? Answer: HA1C: best indicator of average BG for past 120 days. Nondiabetic would run 4% - 5.7%. Acceptable range for diabetics is 6.5% to 8% with a goal of less than 7%. QUESTION What is a pregnancy glucose tolerance test for? Answer: In pregnancy, women take an oral glucose tolerance test. A fasting glucose is taken , then the client consumes a drink with a ...

QUESTION Addison's Disease (Adrenal Gland Hypofunction) Answer: •Adrenal insufficiency QUESTION findings in Addison's Disease Answer: •hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, hyperpigmentation QUESTION Addisonian crisis Answer: life-threatening event, need for cortisol and aldosterone is greater than available supply; usually occurs in response to stressful event; severe hypotension QUESTION Cushing's (Hypercortisolism) Answer: •Excess secretion of cortisol from adrenal...

PRN1178 Client-Centered Care II Final Exam Review

What can cause constipation? Certain antineoplastic drugs, such as vincristine, vinblastine, and paclitaxel Pain rating scales -Numbered scale -Visual scale -Color scale -Pieces of pain -Behavior pain Therapeutic Communication -Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques that encourage patients to express their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship. RACE Remove, Alarm, Confine and Extinguish or Evacuate mcg=mg 1mcg=0.01mg Retina Contains sensory receptors tha...