NUR 316 (NUR 316)

The nurse can anticipate which of the following interventions to be prescribed for a client with AIDS who is experiencing involuntary weight loss of more than 10% of baseline body weight and frequent diarrhea daily? Select all that apply. a) Benadryl, an antihistamine b) order for megestrol acetate c) enteral or parental nutrition d) prenatal vitamins e) calcium carbonate for mineral replacement - Answer B, C Which of the following is an example of how international travel has contrib...

Acrocyanosis - Answer blueness of the extremities Barlow's Maneuver - Answer Test designed to detect subluxation or dislocation of the hip. A dysplastic joint will be felt to be dislocated as the femur leaves the acetabulum. caput succedaneum - Answer A collection of fluid in the soft tissues of the scalp that may override the suture lines. Caused by pressure on the presenting part of the head against the cervix during labor. Diastasis Recti - Answer gap between abdominal...

Pro of breast feeding - Answer Provide Antiviral, anti-protozoan, anti-inflammatory antibodies -colostrum contains macrophages -No allergic reactions and is easily digested -IgA present (protective anti-absorptive effect keeps protein molecules from passing through intestines -No need to use vitamin supplements -no vitamins lost during reheating -optimal food for first 4-6 months/first year -promotes good jaw and tooth development -low pH of stools -inhibits growth of bacteria -natu...

What does Bubblehed stand for? - Answer BREASTS UTERUS BLADDER BOWEL LOCHIA EPISIOTOMY HOMAN'S SIGN EMOTIONAL STATUS DIASTASIS RECTI What is the criteria to be diagnosed with pre-eclampsia? - Answer Pre-eclampsia is HTN >140/>90 mmHg on at least 2 occasions 4 hours apart after 20th week of gestation OR BP >160/>110 mmHg & proteinuria > 300 mg per 24hr urine or PCR > 0.3 or urine dip >2+ OR other Sx of severe disease are present (2x ↑ liver enzyme, sever...

What is the role of protein in developing a fetus? - Answer helps with fetal growth, placental growth, amniotic fluid production, uterine muscle growth, and blood production How much protein should a pregnant lady eat a day? - Answer 70g What is the recommended weight gain in the first trimester? - Answer 3.5-5lbs What is the recommended weight gain in the second and third trimester? - Answer 1 lb/week How much fish should a pregnant woman eat per week? - Answer 2-3 se...

Nursing care for the 2nd stage of labor - Answer Assessments Signs of Fetal Descent (uncontrollable urge to push, bulging of the perineum, anal changes, introitus opens, crowning, burning/stretching sensation in perineum) Effacement - Answer The thinning and stretching of the cervix Dilatation - Answer Expansion of the external os from an opening a few millimeters in size to an opening large enough allow the passage of the neonate Engagement - Answer Entrance of the fetal p...

newborn assessment study guide - Answer VS: 2 in 1st hr, q 1 hr for 1 hrs, q 8 Weight: check daily Inspect umbilical cord for signs of bleeding, clamp cord prevent hemorrhage full term - Answer 37 weeks or older preterm - Answer 36 week and 6 days or younger ballard scoring system - Answer It shows gestational age Uses resting posture, skin, lanugo, sole creases, breast tissue, ear cartilage, male genitals, female genitals, vernix, hair, skull firmness, nails Square wind...

what is the role of nurses for a child baring family? (5) - Answer - provide family centered care (focusing on the family as the pt during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum) - provide holistic healthcare - embrace & assist in overcoming diversity (including being culturally competent) - follow through w/ family birth plan - be aware of religious / social beliefs, values, communication patterns, extended family, education level, permissible physical contact w/ strangers what is A...

AWHONN - Answer Association for Women's Health, Obstetrical, and Neonatal Nurses who sets the standards of care for maternity and gynelogical nursing - Answer AWHONN standards of care - Answer minimum criteria for competent, proficient nursing care. Agency policies, procedures, and protocols provide appropriate guidelines for standards of care clinical practice guidelines - Answer Adopted within a healthcare setting to reduce variation in care management, to limit cos...