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A client who needs to have a stool specimen for an occult blood test is guided by the nurse to avoid which substances two hours prior to testing? You answered this question Incorrectly 1. Liver 2. Tomato 3. Ibuprofen 4. Sardines 5. Ascorbic acid Before we review the options, let's look at the question. The key words in a question should be identified. The key words in this question are occult blood test, avoid, and 2 hours. Each option stands alone with the question. After reviewin...

GI abnormalitiesbleeding, perforation, obstruction, inflammation, cancer DYSPEPSIAindigestion GI Serum laboratory studiesCBC, CMP, PT/PTT, ALT, AST, CA (cancer antigen) PT/PTT measure how quickly blood clots and can detect bleeding disorders pg.1216 Stool testA stool sample if collected and tested for blood, ova and parasites, bacteria Breath testTo evaluate for bacteria overgrowth and short-bowel syndrome Ex. Urea breath test for H. pylori & hydrogen breath test for short-bowel syndrome...

The nurse is monitoring a client with a diagnosis of depression. Which behavior observed by the nurse indicates that suicide precautions should be instituted for this client? The client asks to meet with a lawyer to take care of unfinished business. A client who was admitted to the mental health unit 1 month ago with agoraphobia is cooperative, sharing with peers, and makes appropriate suggestions during group discussions. The nurse concludes that this client's behavior is most consist...

NR 341 Complex Adult Health CMS Exam Review Resources - ATI: RN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Edition 11 Expected findings of peptic ulcer disease - • Dyspepsia: heart burn, bloating, N/V (may feel like uncomfortable fullness or hunger) - • Dull gnawing pain or burning sensation at mid epigastric or back - • pain after eating - • Pain or epigastric tenderness or abdominal distension - • Blood emesis or stools - • Weight loss

An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this particular situation? provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her eligible to t...

An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this particular situation? provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her eligible to take ...

What age group has the highest percentage of water content? Preterm / Neonates Two fluid compartments in the body Intracellular space (inside cells) located in the ICF Extracellular space (outside cells) located in the ECF ICF makes up what percent of total body weight? 40% What are the two main compartments containing ECF? What other compartments are there? Interstitial fluid (fluid in the spaces between cells) Intravascular fluid (plasma) Other compartments include lymph and transcel...

What is the normal PR interval? -ANSWER 0.1-0.2 What is the normal QRS interval? -ANSWER 0.004-0.12 What is the normal QT interval? -ANSWER 0.34-0.43 What are you MOST worried about with A-Fibb? -ANSWER clots What do you use to treat sinus bradycardia? -ANSWER Atropine 0.5mg IV push What do you use to treat sinus tachycardia? -ANSWER -Vagal maneuver -BB and CCB What are the main causes of A-Fibb? -ANSWER -Cardiomyopathy -Pericarditis -HTN -CAD How do you treat A-Fibb? -A...