Constipation management Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nur 160 Final Exam Questions with Complete Solutions When a patient is on Norco, what interventions can prevent constipation? - Answer-1) Increase mobility and ambulation 2) increase fruits and vegetables in the die 3) administer stool softeners as ordered 4) increase the amount of fluid intake. When caring for a patient who had a total knee replacement 7 hours ago, which patient teaching will the nurse reinforce concerning pain management? - Answer-1) Instruct the patient to noti...

The management plan for Karen Floyd, a 45-year-old female with IBS, includes; • Lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, stress reduction, and adequate sleep • Dietary changes such as a fiber-rich and low FODMAP diet, and adequate hydration • Medication such as antispasmodics, probiotics, and psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy or gut-directed hypnotherapy. • Regular follow-up appointments are important to monitor progress and adjust the treatment p...

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...

Pharmacology for Nurses 6th Edition 8334 8438 6, 8346 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 1.1 History of Pharmacology 1.2 Pharmacology: The Study of Medicines 1.3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1.4 Classification of Therapeutic Agents as Drugs, Biologics, Biosimilars, and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies 1.5 Therapeutic and Pharmacologic Classification of Drugs 1.6 Chemical, Generic, and Trade Names for Drugs 1.7 Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs ...

HESI Pharmacology Exit Exam with NGN 1 . A healthcare provider prescribes cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex) for a client with a postoperative infection. It is most important for the nurse to assess for what additional drug allergy before administering this prescription? A) Penicillins. B) Aminoglycosides. C) Erythromycins. D) Sulfonamides. A) Penicillins. Cross-allergies exist between penicillins (A) and cephalosporins, such as cephalexin monohydrate (Keflex), so checking for penicilli...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

NR 601 Midterm Exam Questions And Answers 2023/24 Update NR 601 Midterm A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test will best evaluate the management plan prescribed for this client? After first managing the pain being experienced by the client with gout, the treatment focuses on: The abrupt onset of symptoms of stress or urge incontinence is most often due to a urinary tract infection A 60-year-old woman presents with a chief complaint of uncomfortable...

TEST BANK FOR NURSING | A CONCEPT BASED APPROACH TO LEARNING 4TH EDITION VOL.1&2&3 {PEARSON EDUCATION} REAL EXAM SET QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE| ALREADY PASSED TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: BIOPHYSICAL MODULES Module 1: Acid - Base Balance The Concept of Acid - Base Balance 1.A Metabolic Acidosis 1.B Metabolic Alkalosis 1.C Respiratory Acidosis 1.D Respiratory Alkalosis Module 2: Cellular Regulation The Concept of Cellular Regulation 2.A Cancer 2.B Anemia 2.C Breast Can...

The nurse is caring for a 56-year-old female patient brought into the emergency room by her family with complaints of fever over the past 3 days. The patients temp 103.6, HR 128, & RR 28, BP 88.60, what would you expect? Decreased absolute neutrophil count (ANC) Cancer management requires a collaborative approach including a multidisciplinary team. Determining the plan after diagnosis is which collaborative intervention? Developing a treatment plan An outdoor construction worker with pr...

Chapter 01: Drug Definitions, Standards, and Information Sources Chapter 02: Basic Principles of Drug Action and Drug Interactions Chapter 03: Drug Action Across the Life Span Chapter 04: The Nur sing Process and Pharmacology Chapter 05: Patient Education to Promote Health Chapter 06: Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety Chapter 07: Percutaneous Administration Chapter 08: Enteral Administration Chapter 09: Parenteral Administration: Safe Preparation of parenteral Medicat...