Herzing University NSG 223 Med Surg II Exam 2 Newest
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A pregnant female is assessed for suspected kidney stones. The nurse should
prepare the client for which diagnostic test?
Computed tomography scan
Magnetic resonance imaging
Kidneys-ureters-bladder plain film
Ultrasound - SOLUTION=Ultrasound
What is the priority teaching point when the nurse is discussing narcotic analgesic
side effects with a client diagnosed with kidney stones?
Lightheadedness
Nausea and vomiting
Respiratory depression
Constipation - SOLUTION=Respiratory depression
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pulmonary embolism is a large
emboli
obstructs bloodflow resulting in reduced gas exchange, lung tissue hypoxia,
decreased perfusion and death prevention strategies for pulmonary
embolism
ambulate compression
stockings SCDs
hydrate (thins blood) turn patients
q2hrs risk factors for Pulmonary
embolism immobile - bed rest, travel
surgery trauma - broken bone (fat
embolism) pregnancy
a fib estrogen birth control - can cause
clots smoking - vasoconstrictor
prevention for Pulmonary
embolism smoking cessation
ambulation SCDs
ted stockings
hydration turn
q2hrs avoid
crossing legs
healthy diet
healthy weight
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Pulmonary embolism s/s - SUDDEN
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sudden SOB sudden
chest pain
sudden tachypnea and tachycardia
fever cough hemoptysis anxiety
hypotensive - syncope
JVD
Pulmonary embolism - assessment imaging
CT, xray, mri
Pulmonary Embolism - testing
ABG
D-dimer = coagulation test
EKG
Pulmonary Embolism - treatment priority give
o2
Pulmonary Embolism - nursing management
oxygen, high-fowler's, cardiac monitoring, pulse ox on continuously, anticoagulant
(IV drip continuous), heparin and warfarin prevents current clots from growing and
making more e.g. lovenox after a pulmonary embolism - expected findings
diminished lung sounds
high RR o2 sat low
tachycardia JVD