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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 ...

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 ...

ADULT HEALTH HESI LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

ADULT HEALTH HESI LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

Adult Health HESI review questions and answers A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication? A. Assess for signs of jugular venous distention. B. Obtain the needed intravenous solution. C. Flush the line with heparinized solution. D. ...

Adult Health 1 HESI Questions and Answers Graded A+ What 3 things can you do to decrease risk for osteoporosis? Vitamin D and calcium supplement weight bearing exercise alcohol and smoking cessation What pain med should be avoided in a pt who is diagnosed with asthma morphine What common signs of hyperglycemia are not seen in older adults? polyuria polydipsia weight loss What is a side effect of the RA med methotrexate? Decrease in hemoglobin level (immunosuppresion) Tuberculosis req...

Adult Health 2 Hesi Questions and Answers Already Graded A A female patient's complex symptomatology over the past year has culminated in a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the patient's following statements demonstrates the need for further teaching about the disease? A. "I'll try my best to stay out of the sun this summer." B. "I know that I probably have a high chance of getting arthritis." C. "I'm hoping that surgery will be an option for me in the fu...

Adult Health II HESI Questions and Answers Graded A+ normal PR interval 0.12 0.20 (seconds) 3 5 (boxes) normal QRS interval 0.06 0.12 (seconds) 1 3 (boxes) pt with a 0.40 PR interval heart block takes long for the signal to travel from the SA to AV node heart block (long PR interval) order of heart impulse travel SA AV bundle of his bundle branch purkinje [brady/tachy] CCB, beta blockers, opioids brady

Adult Health HESI Review Questions with Complete Solutions A central venous catheter has been inserted via a jugular vein, and a radiograph has confirmed placement of the catheter. A prescription has been received for a medication STAT, but IV fluids have not yet been started. Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the prescribed medication? A. Assess for signs of jugular venous distention. B. Obtain the needed intravenous solution. C. Flush the line with heparinized s...