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Vsim: Sarah Lin Questions and Answers 100% correct A patient is at the hospital being prepared for a surgical procedure. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to teach at this time? The plan for assessing and treating postoperative pain The nurse notices that the patient who had surgery earlier in the day is now pale and restless with low blood pressure, tachycardia, and tachypnea. What is the nurse's priority action based on these findings? Notify the provider of assessm...

David Carter vsim questions and answers 100% correct The patient asks the nurse "What type of disease is schizophrenia?" Which statement is the nurse's best response? Schizophrenia is a syndrome with many different types and symptoms What is the average age of peak onset of symptoms of schizophrenia? Men 15-25 years Women 25-35 years Schizophrenia is characterized by both positive and negative symptoms. which of the follow is an example of a positive symptom? Auditory hallu...

vSim questions and answers 100% correct The nurse is caring for an adolescent patient who appears withdrawn and isolated. What strategy should the nurse use to work with this patient? A). Tell the patient what the patient needs to do in order to get better B). Develop a therapeutic, trusting relationship with the patient C). Leave the patient alone as much as possible D). Talk to the patient's parents about what is going on with the patient B). Develop a therapeutic, trusting relationship...

VSIM-Marvin Hayes Questions and Answers 100% correct The nurse is preparing to complete an abdominal assessment. In what order should the nurse complete the assessment? Inspection, auscultation, percussion, palpation. The nurse is assessing a patient's bowel sounds. In which quadrant should the nurse begin the assessment? Right lower quadrant. The nurse is interviewing a patient who is reporting chronic abdominal pain. What question(s) would be appropriate for the nurse to incl...

Lloyd Bennett Surgical Scenario 5-vSim for Nursing Questions and Answers 100% correct T or False? A patient who has had a fractured hip surgically repaired should be positioned with a wedge pillow between the legs to promote abduction. True. Rationale: Because of the risk of hip dislocation after hip arthroplasty with a posterior or posterolateral approach, maintaining proper patient positioning is essential. The patient should be in a supine position with his or her head slightly elevated ...

Vsim: Sarah Lin Questions and Answers 2023 A patient is at the hospital being prepared for a surgical procedure. Which of the following is a priority for the nurse to teach at this time? The plan for assessing and treating postoperative pain The nurse notices that the patient who had surgery earlier in the day is now pale and restless with low blood pressure, tachycardia, and tachypnea. What is the nurse's priority action based on these findings? Notify the provider of assessment find...

VSIM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT Expected assessment findings of a patient with pneumonia may include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Enuresis b. Malaise c. Use of accessory muscles d. Tachypnea e. Fever b. Malaise c. Use of accessory muscles d. Tachypnea e. Fever A patient in semi-fowlers is having difficulty breathing. What is the priority action of the nurse? a. Auscultate the lungs b. Call respiratory therapy c. Conduct a pain assessment d....

vSim for Nursing: Pediatric Case 3: Eva Madison Questions and Answers 100% correct The nurse is obtaining a health history for a patient showing signs of dehydration. Which of the following are considered risk factors for dehydration? (select all that apply) Excessive Burns Diabetic Ketoacidosis Vomiting The nurse is assessing a 5-year-old patient with a several-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. Which of the following signs would indicate that the patient is severely dehydrated? (...

Lloyd Bennett Surgical Scenario 5-vSim for Nursing Questions and Answers 100% correct T or False? A patient who has had a fractured hip surgically repaired should be positioned with a wedge pillow between the legs to promote abduction. True Appropriate interventions to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis DVT post-operatively in a patient who has undergone hip arthroplasty? 1-Anti-Embolism Stockings 2-Ankle Exercises 3-Pneumatic Compression Device 4-Prophylactic Anticoagulant Pt with...

vSim for Nursing: Fundamentals: Vernon Russell Questions and Answers 100% correct When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk factors for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.) a) Diabetes Mellitus b) Smoking c) Recent weight loss d) Asthma e) Hypertension a) Diabetes Mellitus b) Smoking e) Hypertension Explanation: Risk factors for stroke include hypertension, smoking, and diabetes. Obesity, not weight loss, is a risk factor for...