Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+

Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? -AnsHigh fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? -Ans1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area should be washed daily while taking care not to wash off ink marking with mild soap and water A patient with PAD is having lower extremity and foot pain -AnsChecking the feet is essential to detect early signs of skin breakdown to prevent ulcer formation. avoid cool temps, and rest with pain The patient with cirrhosis has an increased abdominal girth from ascites. The nurse should know that this fluid gathers in the abdomen for which reasons -Ans1. There is decreased colloid oncotic pressure from the liver's inability to synthesize albumin. 2. Portal hypertension pushes proteins from the blood vessels, causing leaking into the peritoneal cavity. Which patient is has the highest risk fo renal calculi formation? -Anspt who frequently eats cheese products is at a greater risk for formation of renal calculi What should a patient with DM do to reduce risk of diabetic retinopathy? -AnsThe patient should do annual routine ophthalmic exams for early detection A patient is presenting with syptoms of menigitis with an unknown source of origin. What is most important for the RN to do? -Ansit is most important to initiate isolation precautions