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1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized cardioversion to c...

MED SURG 2 FINAL The nurse is caring for a client in acute renal failure. Which assessment findings by the nurse indicates hypervolemia in this client? Select all that apply. ANSWER: S3 gallop, lung crackles, tachycardia, a 2-3 pound weight gain, and hypertension. A nurse caring for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) notifies the health care provider of the client's deteriorating condition. What assessment findings indicate a worsening of Guillain-Barré syndrome? ANSWER: thick ...

Med surg exam 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) - Correct Answer ️️ - neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia - Correct Answer ️️ -ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic - Correct Answer ️️ -- fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation - Correct Answer ️...

Med Surg Exam 2 Ch 28 Care of patients requiring oxygen therapy or tracheostomy Questions and Answers 100% Pass At what times is oxygen therapy needed for patients? - Correct Answer ️️ --Treat hypoxia. -treat hypoxemia. -When the normal 21% oxygen level in the air is inadequate. Which conditions will increase the body's need for more oxygen? - Correct Answer ️️ -- Infection in the blood. -Body temperature of 101 Fahrenheit. -Hemoglobin level of 8.7 g/dL. To improve a patient...

MED SURG Exam 1: Tracheostomy Questions and Answers 100% Pass surgical procedure in which an opening is made into the trachea and an indwelling tube is inserted called a trachea (hole or stoma is made on the anterior part of the trachea) - Correct Answer ️️ - Tracheostomy a trach is shorter in length and wider in diameter than a _______________ tube -easier to keep clean and facilitates better oral and bronchial hygiene -may increase patient comfort compared (tube isn't in mouth) -...

Med Surg Math Test 100% Correct Solved 1 tsp - Correct Answer ️️ -5 mL 1 Tbsp - Correct Answer ️️ -3 tsp 1 Tbsp - Correct Answer ️️ -15 mL 1 fluid oz - Correct Answer ️️ -30 mL 1 cup - Correct Answer ️️ -8 oz = 240 mL 1 pint - Correct Answer ️️ -16 oz = 2 cups 1 quart - Correct Answer ️️ -32 oz = 2 pints 1 cc - Correct Answer ️️ -1 mL 1 L - Correct Answer ️️ -1,000 mL 1 lb - Correct Answer ️️ -16 oz 1 kg - Correct Answer ️️ -2.2 lbs 1 kg - ...

A patient who was admitted to the hospital with hyperglycemia and newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus is scheduled for discharge the second day after admission. When implementing patient teaching, what is the priority action forthe nurse? a. Instruct about the increased risk for cardiovascular disease. b. Provide detailed information about dietary control of glucose. c. Teach glucose self-monitoring and medication administration. d. Give information about the effects of exercise on glucose c...

Med Surg Exam 3 Practice Questions In a severely anemic patient, the nurse would expect to find a. dyspnea and tachycardia. b. cyanosis and pulmonary edema. c. cardiomegaly and pulmonary fibrosis. d. ventricular dysrhythmias and wheezing. - ANSWER a Rationale: Patients with severe anemia (Hgb level less than 6 g/dL) exhibit the following cardiovascular and pulmonary manifestations: tachycardia, increased pulse pressure, systolic murmurs, intermittent ...

Med Surg Exam 3 Practice Questions In a severely anemic patient, the nurse would expect to find a. dyspnea and tachycardia. b. cyanosis and pulmonary edema. c. cardiomegaly and pulmonary fibrosis. d. ventricular dysrhythmias and wheezing. - ANSWER a In a severely anemic patient, the nurse would expect to find a. dyspnea and tachycardia. b. cyanosis and pulmonary edema. c. cardiomegaly and pulmonary fibrosis. d. ventricular dysrhythmias and whe...

Med surg exam 3 (endocrine)Questions and Answers 2024 Latest Edition

A nurse is completing a preoperative teaching plan for a client who is to have a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply Select one or more: a. Having the patient roll onto the operative hip b. Possible use of an abductor device or pillow between the legs when turning c. Sitting in a low reclining chair d. Performing isometric exercises - ...ANSWER...B - possible use of an abductor device or pillow between...