Solutions
Absence seizure Correct Answers 15- 30 seconds without loss
of posture
Addisons disease Correct Answers Corticosteroids should be
taken every day. Take with food. Do not stop abruptly
Alzheimers Correct Answers VA provides respite care up to
30 days/year
Amitriptyline Correct Answers may take several weeks to
become effective
Borderline personality disorder Correct Answers Assess daily
for self-mutilation
Care of elderly Correct Answers constipation, osteoarthritis
use of naproxen for pain may cause gi bleeding assess stool, skin
care, hair becomes thin and slows growth, skin is more fragile
due to loss of collagen fibers, skin wrinkles and sags, Assess
bowel habits, question risk factors.
Care of post surgical Correct Answers pt. hand surgery.
Capillary refill over 5 seconds is an indication of diminished
perfusion.
Colostomy (opening into the colon) care stoma site Correct
Answers pale stoma indicates a compromised blood supply and
, should be reported immediately. Avoid foods that are
constipating, Whole kernel corn, tomatoes, and shrimp.
Cortisol levels Correct Answers are collected during both day
and night to take into account alterations associated with
circadian rhythm. Do not need to be fasting, but increases in
activity level may promote stress and alter results
Cytoprotective Correct Answers drug coat stomach
Depression with suicidal ideation Correct Answers medication
may take several weeks to be therapeutic, protect from self
injury
Dermatitis Correct Answers may benefit from oatmeal or
starch therapeutic bath with tepid water
Diabetes Type 1 Correct Answers no insulin, will need
replacement for life
Diabetes Type 2 Correct Answers pancreas may still make
some, but either not enough or too many glucose molecules
ingested at one time
Diarrhea Correct Answers Treat with loperamide
(antidiarrheal)
Down Syndrome assessment findings Correct Answers High-
arched, narrow palate, protruding tongue, transverse palmar
crease