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Relias General ICU RN B 3/ Real Exam Q&A/ A+ Score Solution. You are admitting a pt with DKA who has orders to start IV insulin infusion. The pt has an insulin pump in place and says they never take it off and always manage it. How should you respond? Ask the provider to clarify orders. You are caring for a pt who is receiving tPA for a stroke. During your neuro check you note that the pt's LOC seems to be deteriorating. What STAT order do you expect for this pt? CT scan You fi...

Prophecy Surgical ICU Exam A v3/ Real Exam Q&A/ A+ Score Solutions/ 2025. Please interpret the acid-base abnormality: pH = 7.56, PaCO2 = 24 mm Hg, HCO3 = 23 mEq/L Respiratory Alkalosis Manifestations of DKA are the results of severe dehydration and acidosis. One of those manifestations is Kussmaul's respirations. This compensatory response does what? Causes increased rate and depth of respirations, with longer expiration An adult woman is admitted with metabolic acidosis. Which...

When is surgery in a cardiac patient contraindicated? correct answers 1. EF < 35% 2. MI within 6 mos. How do you assess a cardiac patient prior to surgery? correct answers 1. ECG 2. Echo 3. Cath What interventions should a cardiac patient undergo prior to surgery? correct answers 1. Stenting + Plavix 2. CABG 3. Medical Management (BB, Ace-I, ASA, Statin) What are we most concerned about in a pulmonary patient prior to surgery? correct answers Ventilation more than oxygen Shou...

WGU D115 Final Exam (New 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse Exam| Real Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Graded A Q: An 18 year old college freshman is brought to the student health center with a chief complaint of a three day history of progressive headaches and intermittent fever. On physical examination he has positive Kernig and brudzinski signs. The most likely diagnosis is Answer: Bacterial meningitis Q: A 32-year-old wo...

Addison’s disease is from - low cortisol/aldosterone S/S of Addison's Disease? - hypotension, hypovolemia, tachycardia, low BG, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, fatigue, wt loss, lethargy, BRONZE APPEARANCE why do addisons pts look bronzed? - increased levels of ACTH what is addisons pt at risk for - dehydration, poor perfusion, infection what treatment med for addisons - corticosteroids (infection risk) what kind of diet for addisons pt - high sodium, low potassium pt edu about steroid u...

Final Exam: NR 571/ NR571 (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)- Chamberlain Q: What is the most common precipitating factor in both DKA and HHS? Answer: Infection Q: Other common precipitating factors for DKA and HHS Answer: -CVA -MI -alcohol abuse -pancreatitis -Trauma -noncompliance with medication Q: Components of a work up for patient suspected with DKA or HHS ...

Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study with Solutions (All Case Studies Included) (2023/2024) Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Case Study Case Study: Patient Profile: Jane Smith, a 32-year-old female, presents to the emergency department with complaints of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She has a medical history of cholecystitis and a previous cholecystectomy. She reports that the pain started in the right upper quadrant and has since radiated to her right shoulder. She denies any rece...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

Hesi Med Surg PracticeQuestions and answers 2 of 55 What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. Sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. Use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. Administer eye ointment before applying eye drops ANS: B 3 of 55 A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnose w...

AG-ACNP DRT Exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A Pt demonstrating AMS and free water restriction with euvolemia. Urine osmolality 270, BUN 14/0.6, urine Na 30. You suspect hyponatremia. What is the most likely cause? SIADH 45 yo. F s/p double mastectomy 2 months ago. Now complaining of pain at the incision site. What type of pain is she experiencing? Neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage during the double mastectomy. 31 M presents with blowing murmur occurring during S1 and a galloping add...