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Prophecy health medical surgical RN A, 2022-Which adaptive equipment would be most appropriate to use for a severely contracted patient who is unable to bear weight when transferring from bed to chair - Patient Lift example hoyer What lab values are expected to be in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis - BUN 32, CREATNINE 8.32 Your 85 year old patient with atrial fibrillation fell at home 3 days ago. You notice she has been having several episodes of acute confusion since bein...

HESI Exit Exam Over 700 Questions new latest 100% 1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse. a- Remind the client that it is also important to switch to decaffeinated coffee and tea. b- Suggest that the client also plan to eat frequent small meals to reduce discomfort c- Review with the client the need to avoid food...

RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2016 B 1. Patient refused a newly open fentanyl patch. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Ask another nurse to witness the disposal of the new patch. 2. Client receiving heparin continuous IV infusion and warfarin 5 mg PO daily. Lab values are aPTT 98 seconds and INR 1.8 Withhold the heparin infusion 3. A nurse at an urgent care clinic is assessing a client who reports impaired vision in one eye . Which indicates the client has a deta...

Ch. 56 – Care of Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders ● Nonmechanical (ileus) vs. mechanical obstruction (intussusception, volvulus, etc.) o Non-mechanical: results from neurological disturbances that affect the muscles. Can be primary or secondary (often based on anesthesia medications). Remember to assess the patient's bowel tones for complications from this! ▪ Paralytic Ileus: the bowel is not impacted by a physical obstruction, but because of a lack of peristal...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #11 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism. A nurse checking the patient’s lab results would expect which of the following changes in laboratory findings? o A. Elevated serum calcium o B. Low serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) o C. Elevated serum vitamin D o D. Low urine calcium Incorrect Correct Answer: A. Elevated serum calcium The parathyroid glands regulate the calc...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #2 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question While assessing a one-month-old infant, which of the findings warrants further investigation by the nurse? Select all that apply. o A. Abdominal respirations o B. Irregular breathing rate o C. Inspiratory grunt o D. Increased heart rate with crying o E. Nasal flaring o F. Cyanosis o G. Asymmetric chest movement Incorrect Correct Answers: C, E, F, & G • Option C. Grunting occurs when an infant attempts...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #2 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question While assessing a one-month-old infant, which of the findings warrants further investigation by the nurse? Select all that apply. o A. Abdominal respirations o B. Irregular breathing rate o C. Inspiratory grunt o D. Increased heart rate with crying o E. Nasal flaring o F. Cyanosis o G. Asymmetric chest movement Incorrect Correct Answers: C, E, F, & G • Option C. Grunting occurs when an infant attempts...

Role & Scope REAL Final Question 1 1. A nurse manager notices that a nurse in the unit is not delivering care in accordance with a recent policy change. What is the most effective approach for the nurse manager to take? Encourage the nurse to openly verbalize the reasons for resistance to the change. Explain to the nurse the importance of implementing the new policy. Ignore the resistance and allow peer pressure to facilitate change in the nurse's behavior. Threaten disciplinary consequences if...

Role & Scope REAL Final Question 1 1. A nurse manager notices that a nurse in the unit is not delivering care in accordance with a recent policy change. What is the most effective approach for the nurse manager to take? Encourage the nurse to openly verbalize the reasons for resistance to the change. Explain to the nurse the importance of implementing the new policy. Ignore the resistance and allow peer pressure to facilitate change in the nurse's behavior. Threaten disciplinary consequences if...

Role & Scope REAL Final (solutions) Latest Fall 2021, ANSWERED -A nurse manager notices that a nurse in the unit is not delivering care in accordance with a recent policy change. What is the most effective approach for the nurse manager to take? Encourage the nurse to openly verbalize the reasons for resistance to the change. Explain to the nurse the importance of implementing the new policy. Ignore the resistance and allow peer pressure to facilitate change in the nurse's behavior. Threaten di...