Swift River 2.0: Sarah Getts Questions
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Sarah Getts is admitted to the hospital with complaints of dizziness and feeling weak. What
should be the nurse's first action?
✔✔ Assess Sarah's vital signs, especially blood pressure and heart rate.
Sarah has a history of diabetes and reports feeling very thirsty. What is the most likely cause of
her symptoms?
✔✔ Sarah may be experiencing hyperglycemia and dehydration.
Sarah is prescribed a medication for her blood pressure. What should the nurse monitor for while
she’s on this medication?
✔✔ Monitor Sarah for signs of hypotension, especially when changing positions.
Sarah’s lab results show elevated blood glucose levels. What is the nurse’s next step?
✔✔ Notify the provider to adjust her insulin dosage.
Sarah is confused and restless. What should the nurse assess for as a priority?
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, ✔✔ Assess Sarah's oxygen saturation and look for signs of hypoxia.
Sarah’s blood sugar levels have been fluctuating. What should the nurse educate her about?
✔✔ Sarah should monitor her blood glucose regularly and adhere to her diabetic diet.
Sarah is experiencing shortness of breath and tachycardia. What should the nurse do first?
✔✔ Administer oxygen and notify the healthcare provider immediately.
Sarah complains of sharp chest pain with deep breathing. What should the nurse suspect?
✔✔ Sarah may have a pulmonary embolism or pleuritis and needs immediate evaluation.
Sarah's recent diagnostic test shows signs of anemia. What is the most common symptom of
anemia that Sarah may experience?
✔✔ Sarah may experience fatigue, dizziness, and pallor.
Sarah is prescribed a new medication for her condition. What should the nurse emphasize in the
patient teaching?
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and Answers Latest Version Graded A+
Sarah Getts is admitted to the hospital with complaints of dizziness and feeling weak. What
should be the nurse's first action?
✔✔ Assess Sarah's vital signs, especially blood pressure and heart rate.
Sarah has a history of diabetes and reports feeling very thirsty. What is the most likely cause of
her symptoms?
✔✔ Sarah may be experiencing hyperglycemia and dehydration.
Sarah is prescribed a medication for her blood pressure. What should the nurse monitor for while
she’s on this medication?
✔✔ Monitor Sarah for signs of hypotension, especially when changing positions.
Sarah’s lab results show elevated blood glucose levels. What is the nurse’s next step?
✔✔ Notify the provider to adjust her insulin dosage.
Sarah is confused and restless. What should the nurse assess for as a priority?
1
, ✔✔ Assess Sarah's oxygen saturation and look for signs of hypoxia.
Sarah’s blood sugar levels have been fluctuating. What should the nurse educate her about?
✔✔ Sarah should monitor her blood glucose regularly and adhere to her diabetic diet.
Sarah is experiencing shortness of breath and tachycardia. What should the nurse do first?
✔✔ Administer oxygen and notify the healthcare provider immediately.
Sarah complains of sharp chest pain with deep breathing. What should the nurse suspect?
✔✔ Sarah may have a pulmonary embolism or pleuritis and needs immediate evaluation.
Sarah's recent diagnostic test shows signs of anemia. What is the most common symptom of
anemia that Sarah may experience?
✔✔ Sarah may experience fatigue, dizziness, and pallor.
Sarah is prescribed a new medication for her condition. What should the nurse emphasize in the
patient teaching?
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