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Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism? While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour. Resuming my birth control pills will lower my risk of cancer and my risk of another clot. If I drink plenty of water while driving on a long trip, this shouldn't happen again. Switching from my regular cigarettes to the electronic ones can reduce my risk. - An...

You have a pt you are admitting that suffered an assault from which an individual used a metal pipe. You assess your patient to have ecchymosis to his left flank. You determine that your pt most likely has which of the following? a) hypocalcemia b) a ruptured spleen c) hemorrhagic pancreatitis d)retroperitoneal bleeding - d) retroperitoneal bleeding --The flank ecchymosis is indicative of Grey Turner's sign in the setting of recent trauma, this may have lead to the retroperitoneal bleed...

If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - Answer - Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? - Answer - Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. If you see a deformed dashboard in a MVC... w...

Final Exam: NR509/ NR 509 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Physical Assessment | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| Weeks 5-8| 100% Correct| Grade A- Chamberlain Q: test for appendicitis McBurney's point -area of local tenderness • 2cm from the anterior-superior spinous process of ilium on a line drawn down from umbilicus Q: Abdominal Quadrant Hotspots Answer: Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ) -liver -gallbladder -pylorus -duodenum -hepatic flexure of colon ...

Test Bank For Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition By Holly K. Stromberg Chapter 1-49 | Latest Guide 2023 ISBN-13: 0210 Unit I. Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Roles of the LPN/LVN Employment Opportunities Ethical and Legal Practice Quality and Safety Health Care Today Financing of Health Care Providing Holistic Care 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgme...

CEN Exam QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS | NEWEST LATEST UPDATE| A+ GUARANTEED PASS Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism? A. While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour. B. Resuming my birth control pills will lower my risk of cancer and my risk of another clot. C. If I drink plenty of water while driving on a long trip, this ...

CEN Exam QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS | NEWEST LATEST UPDATE| A+ GUARANTEED PASS Which of the following statements made by a patient would lead the nurse to conclude that the patient understands risk factors for pulmonary embolism? A. While on a long flight, I should get up and walk to stretch my legs every hour. B. Resuming my birth control pills will lower my risk of cancer and my risk of another clot. C. If I drink plenty of water while driving on a long trip, this ...

Patient with terminal cancer c/o breakthrough pain. They have 1 hydromorphone ER tab daily. A) Consider fentanyl patch B) Increase dose C) Start MSO4, stop hydromorphone D) Refer to pain specialist - A) Fentanyl is good for sustained release to help breakthrough pain. Do not refer for everything, need to do something. 62 y.o. Korean male with chest pain 5/10 x2 hours. He is silent, not answering questions openly- why admit? A) Ethnicity B) Hesitancy to disc...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...