RN TARGETED MEDICAL SURGICAL
ENDOCRINE Questions And Correct Answers Verified
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The nurse should instruct the client to increase the length of
time between urination by ___ per day when able to remain
continent. The goal is to have ___ intervals between
urination.
15 min; 3- to 4-hr
Cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis manifestations
- RUQ pain
- anorexia, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, fulling and increased
pain after eating fatty food
- radiating shoulder/midsternal area pain
Fat intake should be limited to reduce stimulation of the
gallbladder
TB client education
1
Page
, - Sputum samples are needed every 2-4 wks to monitor therapy
effectiveness
- Client no longer considered infectious after three consecutive
negative sputum cultures
- Contaminated tissues should be disposed of in plastic bags
- While TB is active, wear a mask when in public places or in
contact with crowds
Radiopharmaceuticals client education
- Maintain a distance of 6 feet from others
- Do not prepare food for others or share utensils
- Limit contact with others to 30 min/day/person
- Inc fluid intake, usually 2-3 L/day
Airborne precautions to protect against
droplet infections smaller than 5mcg (measles, varicella,
pulmonary or laryngeal TB)
Droplet precautions to protect against
droplets larger than 5mcg and travel 3-6 ft from the client
(streptococcal pharyngitis, Haemophilus influenzae type B, scarlet
fever, rubella, pertussis, mumps, mycoplasma pneumonia,
meningcoccal pneumonia and sepsis, pneumonic plague)
External fixation - pin site care
Perform pin care every 8-12 hours
Monitor site for drainage, color, odor, and redness
2
Page
, Risk factors for breast cancer
- high genetic risk
- hx of previous breast cancer
- dense breast tissue
- biopsy confirmed atypical hyperplasia
- early age at diagnosis
- female sex
- age over 65
- first-degree relative who has breast cancer
- females -> early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity or first
pregnancy after age 30
- males - testicular disorders
- use of oral contraceptives
- high-fat diet, low-fiber diet
- excessive alcohol intake
- smoking
- exposure to low-level radiation
- hormone replacement therapy
- obesity
Providing care for a client who has dementia
- initiate bowel and bladder program based on a set schedule
- frequent monitoring/visual checks
- provide frequent walks to reduce wandering
3
Page
, - maintain a sleeping schedule
- offer snacks or finger foods of the client is unable to sit for long
periods of time
- check skin weekly for breakdown
- avoid overstimulation
- easily viewed clock and single-day calendar
- speak directly using short, concise sentences
Dumping syndrome is a condition in which
food, especially food high in sugar, moves from your stomach into
your small bowel too quickly after you eat.
Dumping syndrome early manifestations
- typically occur 10-20 mins after eating
- sensation of fullness, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea
- vasomotor manifestations - faintness, syncope, diaphoresis,
tachycardia, hypotension, flushing
Complications of dumping syndrome
monitor for vitamin and mineral deficits
(iron and vit B12)
Dumping syndrome late manifestations
- Occur 1-3 hours after eating
- diaphoresis, weakness, tremors, anxiety, nausea, and hunger
Venous stasis ulcers often form over the
medial malleolus
4
Page
ENDOCRINE Questions And Correct Answers Verified
Latest 2024-2025 Guaranteed Pass Grade A +
UPDATED!!
The nurse should instruct the client to increase the length of
time between urination by ___ per day when able to remain
continent. The goal is to have ___ intervals between
urination.
15 min; 3- to 4-hr
Cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis manifestations
- RUQ pain
- anorexia, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, fulling and increased
pain after eating fatty food
- radiating shoulder/midsternal area pain
Fat intake should be limited to reduce stimulation of the
gallbladder
TB client education
1
Page
, - Sputum samples are needed every 2-4 wks to monitor therapy
effectiveness
- Client no longer considered infectious after three consecutive
negative sputum cultures
- Contaminated tissues should be disposed of in plastic bags
- While TB is active, wear a mask when in public places or in
contact with crowds
Radiopharmaceuticals client education
- Maintain a distance of 6 feet from others
- Do not prepare food for others or share utensils
- Limit contact with others to 30 min/day/person
- Inc fluid intake, usually 2-3 L/day
Airborne precautions to protect against
droplet infections smaller than 5mcg (measles, varicella,
pulmonary or laryngeal TB)
Droplet precautions to protect against
droplets larger than 5mcg and travel 3-6 ft from the client
(streptococcal pharyngitis, Haemophilus influenzae type B, scarlet
fever, rubella, pertussis, mumps, mycoplasma pneumonia,
meningcoccal pneumonia and sepsis, pneumonic plague)
External fixation - pin site care
Perform pin care every 8-12 hours
Monitor site for drainage, color, odor, and redness
2
Page
, Risk factors for breast cancer
- high genetic risk
- hx of previous breast cancer
- dense breast tissue
- biopsy confirmed atypical hyperplasia
- early age at diagnosis
- female sex
- age over 65
- first-degree relative who has breast cancer
- females -> early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity or first
pregnancy after age 30
- males - testicular disorders
- use of oral contraceptives
- high-fat diet, low-fiber diet
- excessive alcohol intake
- smoking
- exposure to low-level radiation
- hormone replacement therapy
- obesity
Providing care for a client who has dementia
- initiate bowel and bladder program based on a set schedule
- frequent monitoring/visual checks
- provide frequent walks to reduce wandering
3
Page
, - maintain a sleeping schedule
- offer snacks or finger foods of the client is unable to sit for long
periods of time
- check skin weekly for breakdown
- avoid overstimulation
- easily viewed clock and single-day calendar
- speak directly using short, concise sentences
Dumping syndrome is a condition in which
food, especially food high in sugar, moves from your stomach into
your small bowel too quickly after you eat.
Dumping syndrome early manifestations
- typically occur 10-20 mins after eating
- sensation of fullness, abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea
- vasomotor manifestations - faintness, syncope, diaphoresis,
tachycardia, hypotension, flushing
Complications of dumping syndrome
monitor for vitamin and mineral deficits
(iron and vit B12)
Dumping syndrome late manifestations
- Occur 1-3 hours after eating
- diaphoresis, weakness, tremors, anxiety, nausea, and hunger
Venous stasis ulcers often form over the
medial malleolus
4
Page
