Hondros Nursing 160 exam 1| 182 Questions and Answers with complete solution

How we do Head to toe assessment? - Collect subjective and objective data What is first steps of head to toe assessment? - Neurological DVT (deep vein thrombosis) - formation of a blood clot in a deep vein of the body, occurring most commonly in the legs or thighs DVT treatment - Anticoagulants, Heparin DVT prevention - - exercise, compression socks, early ambulation after surgery, smoking cessation, weight management, drug remedies, herbal remedies, monitor vitamin K intake, increase fluids and avoid alcohol DVT risk factors - surgery, prior DVT, immobility, Obese, pregnancy DVT signs and symptoms - Unilateral leg swelling, pain or tenderness, skin discoloration (redness), Palpation of cord-like obstruction over vein, What is the main purpose of insulin? - control blood sugar level in your body Diabetes mellitus type 1 - A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, Usually occurs in childhood and adolescents, Insulin-dependent to maintain blood sugar level Diabetes mellitus type 2 - More common in adults, The pancreas makes unhealthy insulinTreatment for diabetes mellitus type 2 - Dietary intervention, exercise, oral medication, and insulin (possible)