NUR 2392 / NUR2392

Acid Base Balance is characterized by - Hydrogen atoms too many means more acidic too little means less acidic pH is - how hydrogen concentration is measured lower pH means higher acidity, higher pH means lower acidity What are the main 3 ways the body controls pH? - -Hydrogen atoms ("buffy buffer"/chemical buffer/metabolic buffer) -Respiratory system (carbonic acid) -Renal system (bicarbonate) Gastric Juice pH - 1.0 - 3.0 Urine pH - 5.0-6.0 Arterial blood pH - 7.35-7.45 Ve...

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NUR 2392 / NUR2392 Exam 2: Multidimensional Care II Review | Graded A Guide| Latest 2022 / 2023 | Rasmussen 1. What is the minimum expected hourly urine output?  30 mL/hr 2. What are some s/s of FVD (fluid volume deficit)?  Dry mucous membranes  Poor skin turgor  Hypotension  Tachycardia  Confusion  Syncope  etc... 3. Define anorexia nervosa  Self- induced starvation resulting from fear of fat- ness, even though the patient is underweight (p....

NUR 2392 / NUR2392 Exam 2: Multidimensional Care II Rated A| Latest 2022 / 2023 | Rasmussen 1. The nurse is caring for a patient with a long history of osteoarthritis. Which risk factors will the nurse teach the patient that may contribute to development of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? A. Weight of 130 lbs B. Walks 20 minutes once daily C. Frequently takes NSAIDs for pain D. Consumes foods with calcium supplementation ~ Answer: C. Frequently takes NSAIDs for pain ...

NUR 2392 / NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 2 / MDC II Exam 2 Review | Graded A| Latest 2022 / 2023 | Rasmussen 1. When administering a new GI medication to an older patient, the nurse anticipates what? A. A higher-than-normal dose may be needed. B. Close monitoring is needed because toxic levels may develop. C. Older adults always require a lower-than-normal dose than younger patients. D. Nausea and vomiting may develop rapidly and are common side effects in older adults ...

NUR 2392 / NUR2392 Multidimensional Care II Exam 2 Review / MDC II Exam 2 Review | Graded A Guide| Latest 2022 / 2023 | Rasmussen 1. What electrolyte imbalance would the nurse monitor for in the patient prescribed Lasix? (hint LOOP diuretics are K+ wasting) ~ Hypokalemia 2. Nursing considerations for the patient with appendicitis ~ Do not apply heat to the abdomen ~ Do not administer enemas ~ Keep patient NPO ~ Administer IV fluids ~ Administer pain medication ~ Instruct to n...

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