Capstone Med Surg Assessment

A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - Answer- It delivers a pre-set amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - Answer- Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving? - Answer- Urine specific gravity 1.020 A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - Answer- You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the procedure? - Answer- Propofol A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan? Select all that apply - Answer- Monitor blood glucose levels Maintain NPO status until pain-free Manage acute pain A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in their diet? - Answer- 3 oz of chicken breast A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina. Which of the findings should the nurse report to the provider? - Answer- Breath Sounds A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? - Answer- I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.