HESI MED SURG V2 QUESTION AND ANSWERS
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Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? -
<<<ANSWER>>>High fiber foods(grains, beans,
broccoli) and increased fluids
Why?
will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids
which will promote hydration and maintain
normal stool consistency and prevent straining
What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving
radiation? - <<<ANSWER>>>1. avoid sunlight
exposure of the portal site to reduce any further
damage to the irradiated skin.
2. The radiation area should be washed daily while taking
care not
to wash off ink marking with mild soap and water
, A patient with PAD is having lower extremity and foot
pain - <<<ANSWER>>>Checking the feet is essential to
detect early signs of skin breakdown to prevent ulcer
formation.
>>>avoid cool temps, and rest with pain
What position is best for a patient with COPD? -
<<<ANSWER>>>upright and leaning
The patient with cirrhosis has an increased abdominal
girth from ascites. The nurse should know that this fluid
gathers in the abdomen for which reasons -
<<<ANSWER>>>1. There is decreased colloid oncotic
pressure from the liver's inability to synthesize albumin.
2. Portal hypertension pushes proteins from the blood
vessels, causing leaking into the peritoneal cavity.
Which patient is has the highest risk fo renal calculi
formation? - <<<ANSWER>>>pt who frequently
eats cheese products is at a greater risk for formation of
renal calculi
What should a patient with DM do to reduce risk of
diabetic retinopathy? - <<<ANSWER>>>The patient
should do annual routine ophthalmic exams for early
detection
LATEST VERSION WITH GREAT RATIONALES
COMPLETE 100% GRADED A+
Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? -
<<<ANSWER>>>High fiber foods(grains, beans,
broccoli) and increased fluids
Why?
will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids
which will promote hydration and maintain
normal stool consistency and prevent straining
What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving
radiation? - <<<ANSWER>>>1. avoid sunlight
exposure of the portal site to reduce any further
damage to the irradiated skin.
2. The radiation area should be washed daily while taking
care not
to wash off ink marking with mild soap and water
, A patient with PAD is having lower extremity and foot
pain - <<<ANSWER>>>Checking the feet is essential to
detect early signs of skin breakdown to prevent ulcer
formation.
>>>avoid cool temps, and rest with pain
What position is best for a patient with COPD? -
<<<ANSWER>>>upright and leaning
The patient with cirrhosis has an increased abdominal
girth from ascites. The nurse should know that this fluid
gathers in the abdomen for which reasons -
<<<ANSWER>>>1. There is decreased colloid oncotic
pressure from the liver's inability to synthesize albumin.
2. Portal hypertension pushes proteins from the blood
vessels, causing leaking into the peritoneal cavity.
Which patient is has the highest risk fo renal calculi
formation? - <<<ANSWER>>>pt who frequently
eats cheese products is at a greater risk for formation of
renal calculi
What should a patient with DM do to reduce risk of
diabetic retinopathy? - <<<ANSWER>>>The patient
should do annual routine ophthalmic exams for early
detection
