ATI Med Surg Retake Study Guide: Updated Solution: Questions & Answers

Retinal Detachment (Ans- Curtain over visual field with occasional flashes of light Cataracts (Ans- Cloudy/Blurry 3 NSAIDS that increase the risk of bleeding (Ans- Naproxen, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin Thrombocytopenia (Ans- Low platelet level in blood Pt at risk for bleeding due to delayed clotting Nurse should measure abdominal girth daily for signs of internal bleeding NO ENEMA Check IV site every 2 hrs Require 2L (2,000 ml) of fluid per day What are platelets also known as? (Ans- Thrombocytes Response to phantom pain (Ans- "This type of pain usually decreases over time as the limb becomes less sensitive" During chest tube removal (Ans- Use vagal maneuver "bear down" Use occlusive dressing Sickle Cell Crisis (Ans- When RBC's clump together and block small blood vessels Encourage fluids Can give pt opioids