2 - (1,2,3,4) stage of the grieving process
Anger toward themselves, their partners, and othercorrect answer3 - for a patient with diverticulitis,
advise patient to not eat anything ___ hours before bed to prevent refluxcorrect answer3-7 - The nurse
should instruct the client who just received cataract surgery to avoid getting water in the eye for ___-
___days following surgery.correct answer3.5-5 - The expected reference range for albumin is:
___-___ g/dLcorrect answer4-6 - Improvement in vision after cataract surgery should occur in ___-___
weekscorrect answer6 - For a client with atherosclerosis
The nurse should instruct the client to limit calories from saturated fat to no more than __% of daily
intake. The nurse should instruct the client to consume low-fat and nonfat foods.correct answer10 -
While the client releases the medication from the inhaler, he should tilt his head slightly backward and
hold his breath for approximately___ seconds to allow the medication to reach the smaller
bronchioles.correct answer11-12.5 - Expected reference range for prothrombin time is ___-___
secondscorrect answer12 - For lindane lotion, used for conditions like scabies, the lotion will be washed
off ___ hours after applying itcorrect answer15-36 - Expected range of prealbumin ___-____ mg/dL
less than 15 indicates malnutritioncorrect answer21-28 - The expected reference range of bicarbonate is
___ -___ mEq/Lcorrect answer30 - The nurse should instruct the client to increase daily fiber intake to at
least ___ g. Fiber assists in the elimination of lipids and minimizes the development of
atherosclerosis.correct answer50 - While an annual rectal exam, including a stool specimen for occult
blood, is a current recommendation, the recommendation for a colonoscopy is every 5 to 10 years
beginning at the age of __ years.correct answer75 - The nurse should recommend cholesterol screening
every 3 to 5 years until age ____ years.correct answer300 - A patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis will
have a blood glucose above ______ mg/dLcorrect answera temporary type of sleep - A preschooler
believes that death iscorrect answeracetaminophen - The nurse should expect the provider to prescribe
acetylcysteine for a client who has an _________________ overdose.correct answerAcetylcysteine - he
client who has COPD can experience manifestations of thick, tenacious secretions. White or clear mucus
is an expected finding, which indicates the client is free of respiratory infection. _________________ is a
mucolytic used to thin secretions and enable the client to expectorate them more easily.correct
answeracidosis - The client who has respiratory ______________ can display mental cloudiness or
confusion due to elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) retention as a result of hypoventilation.correct
answeracrophobia - fear of heightscorrect answeradhd - Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant used to
reduce impulsivity and increase attentiveness in clients who have ___________correct
answerAdolescents - The nurse should identify that _______________ dealing with death often have
difficulty communicating their feelings and alienate themselves from their peers and families.correct
answeragoraphobia - An abnormal fear of open or public placescorrect answerAirborne - he greatest risk
is that the client can transmit tuberculosis to other individuals; therefore, the first action the nurse
, should take is to initiate _____________ precautions for this client. The nurse should place the client in
a private room with negative air pressure and at least six air exchanges per hour and use an N95 mask
while caring for the client.correct answeralbumin - Which lab value is important in diagnosing
malnutritioncorrect answeralcohol - The nurse should instruct the client that rifampin could cause liver
damage. ___________ intensifies this risk. Rifampin is contraindicated for clients who have liver disease
or consume alcohol in excess.correct answeralendronate - (Fosamax) used to treat osteoporosis and
Paget's disease of the bone.
take on empty stomachcorrect answeralkalosis - Common causes of metabolic _____________ include
overuse of antacids, prolonged vomiting, NG suctioning, total parenteral nutrition, and thiazide diuretic
use.correct answeramblyopia - a dimness of vision or the partial loss of sight, especially in one eye,
without detectable disease of the eyecorrect answeraspartate aminotransferase - The nurse should
identify that an elevated _____________ ____________________(AST) is an indication of liver injury,
which is an adverse effect of excessive doses of acetaminophen. In addition to elevated liver enzymes,
other indications of liver injury include diaphoresis, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and
diarrhea.correct answerCarbamazepine - (Tegretol) is a mood stabilizer and anticonvulsant medication
that treats bipolar disorder, seizure disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, and alcohol use
disorder.correct answerCardiopulmonary bypass - Extracorporeal rewarming, such as
_________________ __________ or hemodialysis, is the rewarming method of choice for core warming
when a client has severe hypothermia. This rewarming method requires a specialized team.correct
answercataract - The nurse should expect a client who has _____________ to have opacity of the lens.
Other manifestations include blurred vision and impaired perception of color.correct answercause - The
nurse should expect a client who is experiencing a moderate level of anxiety to be focused on the
_________ of the anxietycorrect answercefazolin - The nurse should administer ________________
intermittent IV bolus antibiotic to treat the infection associated with cellulitis.correct answerCelecoxib -
(Celebrex) Medication that is a COX-2 Inhibitor that treats osteoarthritis pain, when NSAIDs are no
longer effective in relieving paincorrect answercellulitis - When caring for a client with ___________
- elevate the extremity 3-6" above the heart
- apply moist packs every 2-4 hours until inflammation subsides
- then warm packs to increase comfort and decrease swellingcorrect answerChin lift maneuver - A nurse
is caring for a client who has respiratory acidosis due to opioid oversedation. Which actions should the
nurse take first?correct answerCholecystitis - inflammation of the gallbladder; usually associated with
gallstonescorrect answerclear liquids - A client with diverticulitis is experiencing abdominal pain, nausea,
and vomiting. they should consume ________ _________ until symptoms subsidecorrect answerCollard
Greens - Good non-dairy source of calciumcorrect answercompartment syndrome - Swelling in a
confined space that produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue.
- numbness and tingling to the extremity
- Pallor
- increased pain