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NUR 641E Final Exam 2023 | Advanced for the Nurse Educator with Complete Solutions Pharmacokinetics involves absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination). Absorption: absorption from the administration site either directly or indirectly into the blood/plasma. Distribution: reversibly or irreversibly move from the bloodstream into the interstitial and intracellular Metabolism: biotransformed via hepatic metabolism or by other tissues. Elimination: tissues. lastly, the drug an...

Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Exam A+ Latest Updated Solutions 2024. Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical 1. A nurse is reviewing the cause of gout with a group of nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? A. "Uric acid levels drop and calcium forms precipitate." Rationale: With gout, clients have hyperuricemia, rather than a reduction in uric acid. B. "Tophi form in the kidneys and they impair the excretion of uric acid." Rationale: Tophi, or deposits i...

A nurse is monitoring a client who has just returned to the unit following surgery. The client received an initial dose of morphine 5 mg IV bolus for pain relief. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report immediately to the provider? Respiratory rate 11/min ​When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the priority finding is a respiratory rate of 11/min indicating respiratory depression. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who ...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving IV furosemide and morphine for the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) with severe orthopnea. Which clinical finding is the best indicator that the treatment has been effective? a. Weight loss of 2 lb in 24 hours b. Hourly urine output greater than 60 mL c. Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees d. Patient denies experiencing chest pain or chest pressure - Reduced dyspnea with the head of bed at 30 degrees W...

PNVN 1631 Module 8 Exam Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2023 (MED SURG). A client who has chronic glomerunephritis has deteriorated to the early stages of renal failure. When receiving shift report from the nurse, what information correlates with renal failure? Weight loss Anemia Hypotension Fever Rationale: Anemia is common in clients with renal failure. If kidney function is diminished, anemia occurs from the decreased RBC production resulting from discontinued production or erythr...

NRNP 6550: Advanced Care Of Adults In Acute Settin, Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2024 (Graded A+)Urine culture with UTI: 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women 2. Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI: bladder and urethra...

Pharmacology A 1. 1.ID: A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina. Incorrect B. Change in peripheral edema from +3 to +1. C. Client denies recent nausea or vomiting. D. Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70. Correct Catapres acts as a centrally-acting analgesic and antihypertensive agent. (D) indicate...

Hypokalemia and Lasix CORRECT ANSWER If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes CORRECT ANSWER CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms CORRECT ANSWER Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes CORRECT ANSWER Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Most accurate assessment of water balance CORRECT ANSWER daily weights in similar ...

ANSWERES ATI RN 231 231 QUIZ 4 CLONED ASSESSM ENT 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 1. A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department with extensive partial and full-thickness burns of the head, neck, and chest. While planning the client's care, the nurse should be aware that initially the client is at greatest risk for A. airway obstruction. Rationale: Burns of the head, neck, and chest may involve damage to the pulmonary tree due to heat as well as smoke and ...

Exam 1: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Maryville Q: ADH (water retention) and perception of thirst are stimulated by? Answer: Increased plasma osmolality Q: Osmolality increases or decreases with dehydration? Answer: Increases Q: Osmolality increases or decreases with over hydration Answer: Decreases Q: What is a normal sodium level? Answer: 135-145 meq/l Q: Sodium...