Exam (elaborations) NURS 6501N Week 4 Quiz – Advanced Pathophysiology

NURS 6501N Week 4 Quiz – Advanced Pathophysiology A 60-year-old male is diagnosed with cerebral aneurysm. Where does the nurse suspect the cerebral aneurysm is located? A 60-year-old male undergoes surgery for a bone fracture. Which of the following nursing measures would be most effective for preventing pulmonary embolism (PE) in this patient? When a patient has a massive pulmonary embolism (PE), what complications will the nurse monitor for? Which organ should the nurse monitor closely since it is often the first to fail in patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)? A 65-year-old female presents to the emergency department reporting difficulty swallowing and shortness of breath. A CT scan would most likely reveal an aneurysm in the: