NUR 2392: NUR 2392 MDC2: Final Exam Review:Multidimensional Care II/MDC 2:100% Verified Questions & Answers

A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has a long history of Diabetes Mellitus and is being admitted to the ED with confusion, flushing, and with an acetone odor on the breath. DKA is suspected. The nurse should anticipate using which type of insulin to be given through IV to treat this client? (Ans- Regular Insulin A nurse is caring for a 60yo female client that underwent a surgical procedure 4 days ago. The client has no active bowel sounds, no bowel movement, and no flatulence. What would the nurse suspect the client is experiencing? (Ans- non-mechanical bowel obstruction A nurse is caring for a client admitted for an exacerbation of Crohn's disease. A nasogastric tube has been placed and is connected to suction, and the client is currently receiving an infusion of total parenteral nutrition via a PICC line. Which action should the nurse take? (Ans- Monitor lab values and assess for abdominal, respiratory, or cardiac functioning A nurse is teaching a client who was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. Which statement would the nurse include in this client's plan of care to delay the onset of microvascular and macrovascular complications? (Ans- Maintain tight glycemic control and prevent hyperglycemiaA nurse if reviewing lab values for a client and notes a potassium level of 2.3 mEq/L. What is the nurse's priority? (Ans- Assess the client's cardiovascular status After completing external radiation treatment for cancer, a client tells the oncology nurse about an upcoming vacation to the beach to celebrate. What response by the nurse is appropriate for the client? (Ans- Protect your skin, avoid exposure of the radiation area to direct sunlight The nurse if caring for a diabetic client with a blood glucose of 56mg/dL. The client is difficult to arouse. What action would the nurse take? (Ans- Administer 50% dextrose (D50) IV push per order and monitor the client A client was admitted with the following ABG values. How would you interpret? pH 7.44, PaCO2 50, HCO3 32, PaO2 90 (Ans- Metabolic Alkalosis, Fully Compensated