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You are the nurse assessing a patient. What are some signs of excess fluid volume (hypervolemia) Answer edema/ascites, crackles in the lungs, pale, cool skin, elevated blood pressure, bounding pulse What med will help with fluid volume excess? Answer diuretic (lasix) med will help pt urinate out excess fluid--> may cause potassium loss A patient who is obese is admitted with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. The nursing history reveals the patient has diabetes, smokes 2 packs of ...

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58 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

cracker

1. The patient for whom you are caring needs a liver transplant to survive. This patient has been out of work for several months and doesn't have health insurance or enough cash. Even though several ethical principles are at work in this case, list the principles from highest to lowest priority. 1. Accountability: You as the nurse are accountable for the well-being of this patient. 2. Respect for autonomy: This patient's autonomy will be violated if he does not receive the liver transplant. ...

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42 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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Vitals in General Answer Nursing intervention on medical. Tells us cardiovascular system functions as well as respiratory system and temperature. When Do You Take Them? Answer Establish baseline upon admission, home care visit, pre/post op, administration of blood products, administration of meds that afeect heart, lungs, temp., change in condition Temperature Answer Body temp is the difference between heat produced and heat loss (norm = 36-38 C) Febrile Answer fever, increase in body t...

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5 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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What is a correctly written nursing diagnosis? A. Acute Pain related to tissue ischemia as evidenced by statement of my chest pain scale of 8. B. Ineffective breathing related to pneumonia and flu. C. Impaired physical activity related to IV lines, generalized weakness and dehydration Answer A. Acute Pain related to tissue ischemia as evidenced by statement of my chest pain scale of 8. What is a clinical guideline or protocol? Answer DOCUMENT THAT ASSIST THE CLINICIAN IN MAKING DECISIONS A...

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7 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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One factor that prevents nursing from being described as a profession rather than as a "job" would be 1.Nursing knowledge is based on scientific knowledge. 2.Nurses create a plan of care using nursing diagnoses. 3.Most nurses only work to earn a paycheck. 4.In general, the work of the nurse is determined by the healthcare facilities as employers. Answer •The correct option is 4. In general, the work of the nurse is determined by the healthcare facilities as employers. Rationale: In most...

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19 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

cracker

1. The patient for whom you are caring needs a liver transplant to survive. This patient has been out of work for several months and doesn't have health insurance or enough cash. Even though several ethical principles are at work in this case, list the principles from highest to lowest priority. 1. Accountability: You as the nurse are accountable for the well-being of this patient. 2. Respect for autonomy: This patient's autonomy will be violated if he does not receive the liver transplant. ...

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30 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

wanjikkuashley55

You are the nurse assessing a patient. What are some signs of excess fluid volume (hypervolemia) - correct answer edema/ascites, crackles in the lungs, pale, cool skin, elevated blood pressure, bounding pulse What med will help with fluid volume excess? - correct answer diuretic (lasix) med will help pt urinate out excess fluid--> may cause potassium loss A patient who is obese is admitted with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. The nursing history reveals the patient has diabetes...

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51 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

ARTMAST

You are the nurse assessing a patient. What are some signs of excess fluid volume (hypervolemia) - correct answer edema/ascites, crackles in the lungs, pale, cool skin, elevated blood pressure, bounding pulse What med will help with fluid volume excess? - correct answer diuretic (lasix) med will help pt urinate out excess fluid--> may cause potassium loss A patient who is obese is admitted with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. The nursing history reveals the patient has diabetes...

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51 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

cracker

Nu211 Fundamentals Final Exam 2022- 2023(Updated) Questions And Answers Guranteed A+

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73 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

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Nu 211 Final Exams 3 2022-2023 Questions And Answers Grade A+

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34 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

titobundi