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MED SURG 245 {37 Page} Revised NCLEX Study Guide Default Answers 1. Give meds either 1 hour before meal or 2 hours after meal 2. Give antacids 1 hour before med or 4 hours after med-after meals 3. When in doubt pick K (potassium) 4. 2 – 3 L of fluids 5. When in doubt pick answer that has you stay with patient 6. Anytime you see restless & ↓ level of consciousness = early sign always pick 7. Head of Bead → 30-45 degrees for any neuro patient 8. Elderly with acute onset confusion ...

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TTT - 67777 MEDSURG3 TTT - 67777 MEDSURG3 (All answers correct) 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 3. A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following test should the nurse monitor? a. Fa...

davis_med_surg_notes_nurse_s_clinical_pocket_guide_fa_davis_2007

TTT - 67777 MEDSURG3 TTT - 67777 MEDSURG3 (All answers correct) 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 3. A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following test should the nurse monitor? a. Fa...

MED SURG 245 {37 Page} Revised NCLEX Study Guide Default Answers 1. Give meds either 1 hour before meal or 2 hours after meal 2. Give antacids 1 hour before med or 4 hours after med-after meals 3. When in doubt pick K (potassium) 4. 2 – 3 L of fluids 5. When in doubt pick answer that has you stay with patient 6. Anytime you see restless & ↓ level of consciousness = early sign always pick 7. Head of Bead → 30-45 degrees for any neuro patient 8. Elderly with acute onset confusion ...