Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - correct answers1200 mcg A female patient requests a female nurse to provide care for her based on her religious beliefs. What is the MOST appropriate action to take? - correct answersAccommodate her request if possible. A patient has recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her responses are caustic and abrasive. What is the BEST way to respond? - correct answersAcknowledge her feelings, understanding this is expected in the grieving process. A patient on warfarin (Coumadin/Jantoven) has an INR of 6. Which medication would you anticipate administering? - correct answersVitamin K A patient with acute diverticulitis is MOST likely to complain of abdominal pain with what quadrant? - correct answersLeft lower quadrant A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part of your physical assessment? - correct answersSevere abdominal pain or rebound tenderness An older adult patient arrives on the unit looking emaciated, disheveled, and with soiled clothes. The patient claims that his daughter cares for him at home. What would you suspect? - correct answersNeglect As you are walking down the hallway you overhear your colleague discussing her personal family issues with a patient. What would be the MOST appropriate response? - correct answersRemind her later of her responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional boundaries with patients. Black and tarry colored stools are CLASSIC symptoms of what condition? - correct answersBleeding gastric ulcer Central Telemetry calls and tells you your patient is experiencing bradycardia. What is the first thing you should do after entering the room? - correct answersAssess the patient and take vital signs