Nur 638 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 638 Final Exam Study Guide 2023. Recommendations to reduce blood pressure prior to initiating medications & which recommendation yields the greatest potential reduction Lifestyle modifications – regular exercise, the maintenance of a healthy weight, tobacco cessation, a reduction of daily sodium to below 2300mg, and moderation of alcohol intake are essential first steps. Relaxation and meditation exercises. Diet and lifestyle modification. o Medication management, first-line therapie...

NUR 638 Final Exam Study Guide 2023. Hypertension o Office treatment prior to initiating medications Because multiple factors may transiently increase or decrease BP values, a diagnosis of HTN is usually based on measurements obtained at least 2 office visits. Defined as BP consistently at 140/90 or higher. Routine evaluation of HTN includes urinalysis and complete blood count (CBC) and determination of serum potassium, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, fasting blood glucose, p...

NUR 638 Final Exam Study Guide 2023. Otitis externa o Risk factors Typically those that compromise the integrity of the inherent defense mechanism against infection – these include removal of protective cerumen with damage to fragile skin that results from vigorous cleaning of the canal; maceration of skin that results from accumulation of moisture within the canal from swimming and alterations to the tissues that result from wearing of devices such as headphones and ear plugs. o Oral a...

NUR 138 - Quiz 1 Latest Update with Verified Solutions A healthy 25-year-old client is admitted with airway edema, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production after being exposed to an allergen. Which nursing interventions are appropriate to address this patient's alteration in the respiratory system? Select all that apply. A. Monitor lung sounds. B. Turn and reposition every 2 hours. C. Administer oxygen as prescribed. D. Monitor oxygen saturation. E. Restrict fluids. Answ...

NUR 638 SOAP Note for Chronic Lower Back Pain

NUR 638SOAP-chronic lower back pain

NUR 638SOAP-chronic lower back pain

NUR 638SOAP-chronic lower back pain

SOAP Note for Chronic Lower Back PainSOAP-chronic lower back pain Assignment 4.1: SOAP Note for Chronic Lower Back Pain Treva Risher Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois SOAP Note for Chronic Lower Back Pain SUBJECTIVE CC: M.W. is a 47 year old female patient complaining of lower back pain HPI: D.W.. is 72 year old Caucasian male presenting with complaint of chronic lower back pain (rated 7/10 per patient). D.W. states the onset of the pain has been constant but has gotten wors...