Vomiting and anorexia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

HESI Pharmacology Exam Version 2| 55 Questions and Verified Answers | 2023 / 2024 Update Q: A client with Parkinson's disease is taking carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet). Which observation by the nurse should indicate that the desired outcome of the medication is being achieved? A) Decreased blood pressure. B) Lessening of tremors. C) Increased salivation. D) Increased attention span. Answer: B. Lessening of tremors. Sinemet increases the amount of levodopa to the CNS (dopamine ...

Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 2 with 100% Correct Answers 2023. Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Correct answer-Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Correct a...

RN VATI Nursing Care of Children 2019 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales| 2023 Update 1. A nurse is planning care for a school age child who is experiencing a Vaso- occlusive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ~ Answer: Encourage the child to increase their fluid intake. R The first action the nurse should take is to promote hydration through the use of oral and IV fluids. Hydration is important because it prevents further sickling of t...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Correct answer-Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Correct answer-Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as e...

A 4-year-old presents with vomiting, lethargy, frequent urination, weight loss, and dry mucous membranes. Vital signs reveal deep respirations at 44 breaths per minute, BP of 70/44 mm Hg, and HR of 144 beats per minute. Which of the following laboratory values would be most expected in this child? - correct answer -Hypoglycemia (wrong) Remediation feedback: Children can present with new onset diabetes in diabetic ketoacidosis. Manifestations include signs of dehydration ( dry mucous membrane...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

Eating Disorder-Electrolyte Imbalances UNFOLDING Reasoning Case Study (Mandy White, 16 years old- Primary Concept Fluid and Electrolyte Balance)-Mandy White is a 16-year-old adolescent who has struggled with anorexia nervosa since the age of 11. She admits to drinking several large glasses of water daily. Mandy has also been recently engaging in self injurious behavior (SIB) of cutting both forearms and thighs with broken glass, causing numerous lacerations and scars. Mandy presents to the emer...

NR511 Midterm A red tongue with enlarged papillae, sometimes seen with strep throat is called a _____ tongue Raspberry Sandpaper Strawberry Blackberry - CORRECT ANSWER Strawberry Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is classified as which type of hearing loss? - CORRECT ANSWER Sensorineural Characteristics of AGE: - CORRECT ANSWER Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Abd pain/cramping Fatigue Malaise An...

ATI PN PEDIATRICS EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+ Priority finding to report for a brain tumor= - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has sustained a closed head injury. Which of the following are clinical manifestations of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? Select all. A. Report of headache B. Alteration in pupillary response C. Increased motor response D. Increased sleeping...