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NR283 Patho Final Exam Concept Review (Rated A+) NR283 Patho Final Exam Concept Review (Rated A+) Final Exam Concept Review Be sure to cover pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, nursing considerations, diagnostic tests for the following topics: Endocrine SIADH- Syndrome of Inappropriate Diuretic Hormone Too much ADH (antidiuretic hormone ) secretion leads to water intoxication and hyponatremia Causes include trauma, stroke, malignancies (often in the lungs or...

RN Immunologic System and Infectious Diseases EAQ-Verified Solution A spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) receives a tuberculin skin test. The nurse reads the test and identifies an area of induration greater than 10 mm. What does this result indicate to the nurse? No further action is required. Additional tests are necessary. Repeating the skin test is indicated. Results are positive, indicating infection. Which age-related effects on the immune system are seen in the old...

A patient has been experiencing increasing shortness of breath and fatigue. The physician has ordered a diagnostic test in order to determine what type of heart failure the patient is having. What diagnostic test does the nurse anticipate being ordered? a. A chest x-ray b. An echocardiogram c. An electrocardiogram d. A ventriculogram correct answer- b. An echocardiogram A patient is seen in the emergency department (ED) with heart failure. What key diagnostic test does the nurse assess ...

NSG 3023 CHAPTER 29 QUIZ NSG 3023 CHAPTER 29 QUIZ Chapter 29: Hygiene Potter: Essentials for Nursing Practice, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is working on a long-term rehabilitation unit, is providing care for a 46-year-old woman who was the victim of a violent crime and suffered a head injury. The patient has an endotracheal tube, which is secured with tape. The tape is crusted with dried secretions. The nurse is providing personal hygiene for the patient and needs to repl...

A spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) receives a tuberculin skin test. The nurse reads the test and identifies an area of induration greater than 10 mm. What does this result indicate to the nurse? No further action is required. Additional tests are necessary. Repeating the skin test is indicated. Results are positive, indicating infection. Which age-related effects on the immune system are seen in the older client? Increased autoantibodies Increased expression of IL-2...

NURS Immunologic System and Infectious Diseases EAQA spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) receives a tuberculin skin test. The nurse reads the test and identifies an area of induration greater than 10 mm. What does this result indicate to the nurse? No further action is required. Additional tests are necessary. Repeating the skin test is indicated. Results are positive, indicating infection. Which age-related effects on the immune system are seen in the older client? Incre...

Nelson Pediatrics Review(MCQs)19ed 1. Which of the following statements regarding foster care is true? □A permanency plan must be made for a child in foster care no later than 12 mo from the child's entry into care □A minority of children in foster care have a history of abuse or neglect □The mission of foster care is to safely care for children while providing services to families to promote reunification □Most (>70%) of children in foster care are reunited with their families ■A ...

MEDICAL SURGICAL FINAL EXAM 1. Know the assessment techniques A. Inspection= The visual examination -The critical observation of the client for any physical signs that indicate alteration from normal -Can be done during hygiene care -Used to assess body surface, shape, size, color, position, and symmetry B. Palpation= Using the sense of touch (DEEP PALPATION IS NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF LPN) -Texture of hair -Temperature of skin -Vibration of joints -Size/ Position/ shape/ Consistency/ Texture/ Mo...

A microscopic examination of the sample taken from a skin lesion indicates hyphae. What type of infection might this indicate? (Fungal) Under microscopic exam, hyphae are long, thin and branching and indicate dermatophytic infections. Hyphae are typical in tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis. A child with a sandpaper-textured rash probably has: (Strep infection) Streptococcal infections can present as a sandpaper-textured rash that initially is felt on the trunk. Rubeola, measles, p...