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PN Adult Medical-Surgical Practice 2026 – Key Terms & Definitions

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Prepare for PN Adult Medical-Surgical exams in 2026 with this comprehensive guide of key terms and definitions. Strengthen understanding of adult medical-surgical nursing concepts, improve retention, and boost exam performance.

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Adult Medical Surgical
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PN Adult Medical Surgical Practice 2026_ Key Terms & Definitions| 100% Correct Questions Rated A+ 1


Click to highlight the findings that indicate the client is
improving. To deselect a finding, click on the finding
again.




Click to highlight the findings the nurse should report to • Perineal pad is saturated with blood, and large clots are present is correct. The
the charge nurse immediately. To deselect a finding, click presence of vaginal bleeding and blood clots is a manifestation of vaginal
on the finding again. hemorrhage.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.
• Blood pressure 98/56 mm Hg is correct. Decreased
blood pressure is a manifestation of vaginal hemorrhage.
Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.


• Heart rate 102/min is correct, Tachycardia is a manifestation of vaginal
hemorrhage. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.




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Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices Hypovolemia
below to specify what condition the client is most likely Insert a large gauge IV
experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address Initiate a fluid challenge
that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should blood pressure
monitor to assess the client's progress. Urine output




Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices Reduce the temperature in the clients room.
below to specify what condition the client is most likely Limit visitors
experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address Hyperthyroidism
that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should Increased temperature
monitor to assess the client's progress. Weight daily




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,PN Adult Medical Surgical Practice 2026_ Key Terms & Definitions| 100% Correct Questions Rated A+ 3

Complete the following sentence by using the lists of After reviewing the findings in the client's medical record, the nurse should first
options. address the client's abdominal distention
, followed by the client's
Acute pain


R:
• Abdominal distention is correct. When using the greatest risk framework, the
nurse should identify that a manifestation of an inflammatory intestinal disorder is
abdominal distention. The nurse should address this finding to reduce the risk for
life-threatening


• Acute pain is correct. When using the greatest risk framework, the nurse should
identify that a manifestation of an inflammatory intestinal disorder is acute
abdominal pain. The nurse should address this finding to reduce the risk for life-
threatening complications, such as obstruction or infection.


Drag 1 condition and 1 client The nurse is caring for the client who has manifestations of peritonitis therefore,
finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence. the priority finding for the nurse to report is laboratory values




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Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in The client is experiencing manifestations of
the following sentence. pancreatitis
as evidenced by amylase and lipase




A home health nurse is assisting with the care for a client "Use a bronchodilator 30 minutes before your meal."
who has COPD. The client reports shortness of breath
while eating, despite the use of home oxygen. Which of R: The dient should use a bronchodilator 30 min before meals to prevent
the following recommendations should the nurse make? shortness of breath while eating.


A nurse in a clinic is collecting data from a client who has "I have gained 3 lbs since my last appointment"
hyperthyroidism and has been taking methimazole for 4
weeks. Which of the following statements by the client R: Hyperthyroidism can cause weight loss. Therefore, the nurse should identify
indicates a therapeutic response to the medication? weight gain as an indication that the methimazole therapy has been effective





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