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RN Exit Comprehensive Predictor - 180 Questions (2019 Version Updated for 2023) Positioning Clients...Hypophysectomy - ansa. Elevate the HOB to prevent increased ICP Positioning Clients...Thyroidectomy - ansa. Semi-Fowler's to Fowler's to reduce swelling and edema in the neck area. b. Sandbags or pillows may be used to support the patients head and neck. c. Avoid neck extension to decrease tension on the suture line. Positioning Clients...Hemorrhoidectomy - ansa. Assist th...

VATI FINAL EXAM /VATI EXIT EXAM TEST BANK 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+

A nurse is preparing a client who speaks limited English for surgery. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action in obtaining informed consent from this client? Select one: a. Do nothing as this is the provider's primary concern. b. The nurse should explain the procedures using pictures and hand gestures. c. Have the nurse respond to the client's concerns so the provider can prepare for surgery. d. Seek the assistance of a nurse on the floor who is fluent in the clien...

A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? - correct answer phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following action should the nurse take - correct answer give the med with food. Diclofenac is an NSAID and...

A nurse in a long-term care facility enters the day room and finds the window curtains on fire. Clients are panicking and the room is filling with smoke. Indicate the emergency actions the nurse must take. (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them in the order of performance. Use all the steps.) - correct answer - Remove the clients from the room - Activate the fire alarm - Close the door - Extinguish the fire A nurse is assessing a client following the application of an aqua...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an unexpected response to the procedure? - correct answer Irregular heart rhythm An irregular heart rhythm is an unexpected response to ECT. During the procedure, the client's heart can be stressed, which can cause cardiac abnormalities. especially if the client already has impaired cardiac function. The nurse should document this...

A nurse is planning care for a client following a suicide attempt. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - correct answer Provide the client with plastic eating utensils. -The client can use glass dishes and metal silverware to cause self harm, therefore, the nurse should arrange for the client to have only plastic products on their meal tray. A nurse is performing an admission assessment for a client who appears withdrawn and fearful. Which of the foll...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school-age child who is undergoing testing for acute lymphoid leukemia. The nurse should inform the parent that the child will undergo which of the following tests to confirm the diagnosis? - correct answer Bone Marrow biopsy A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching about head injuries with a group of parents of school age children. The nurse should instruct the parents to monitor for and report which of the following meanifestations? - co...

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? - correct answer Pain radiating to the right shoulder. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for clopidogrel following a thrombotic stroke. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer "The medication prevents clot formation." A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a cl...

Low-residue diet - correct answer Dairy products & eggs, such as custard and yogurt (Rat) A low-residue diet consists of foods that are low in fiber and are easy to digest such as eggs, custard, yogurt and ripe bananas - NOTE Legumes such as lentils and black beans are high in fiber and are not considered low in residue. A RN is caring for a patient who weighs 80 kg and is 5 ft 3 in tall. Calculate the BMI and determine if the patients BMI indicates a healthy weight, underweight, overweigh...