Ascites Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

CRT RRT (NBRC) FULL REVIEW EXAM STUDY GUIDE GRADED A 2024 Ascites - accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE

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ATI Nutrition proctored 2019 exam question and answers graded A+2024 LATEST UPDATE 1) A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which of the following foods or beverages should the nurse recommended to minimize heartburn? Orange juice Decaffeinated coffee Peppermint Potatoes - correct ANSWERS-Potatoes 2) A nurse is preparing g to teach a group of clients about vitamins and minerals. The nurse should include in the teac...

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RNSG1215 HA/EXAM 3 | RNSG 1215 Health Assessment Exam 3 Answered-A patient is having difficulty swallowing medications and foods. The nurse would document that this patient has: - Dysphagia The sac that surrounds and protects the heart is called the: - Percardium The nurse notices that a patient has had a black, tarry stool and recalls that a possible cause would be: - Gastrointestinal bleeding During an abdominal assessment, the nurse elicits tenderness on light palpation in the right ...

Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area sho...

VATI Greenlight STUDY TEST A nurse is caring for a client who had a partial laryngectomy and is receiving continuous enteral feedings at 65 mL/hr through a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? A nurse is assessing a client who has a magnesium level of 4.4 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has an increased cholesterol level. Which of the following foods sh...

NUR 265 Exam 1 What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer --*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than ...

Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse? • Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream 2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 15...