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Health BMI ranges correct answers 18.5-24.9 BMI 25-30 correct answers over weight BMI > 30 correct answers considered obese BMI < 18.5 correct answers increased risk of problems associated with poor nutrition Nutritional assessment - biochemical assessment correct answers Serum albumin - protein deficiency marker Serum transferrin - protein binds with and carries Fe from intestine through serum Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) Retinol-binding protein Serum glucose Elect...

Fundamentals Exam 3 NCLEX Test Questions & Answers (Explained)-A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for aspiration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Give the client thin liquids B. Instruct the client to tuck her chin while swallowing C. Have the client use a straw. D. Encourage the client to lie down and rest after meals - B exp.) tucking the chin when swallowing allows food to pass down the esophagus more easily A nurse is preparing a presentatio...

what is Anemia Defined as a decrease in RBC (erythrocytes), hgb, and hct with the main problem being a deficit in the hemoglobin necessary for delivery of oxygen to the cells and tissues. what causes anemia Causes can be secondary to blood loss (acute or chronic), failure of the bone marrow to produce RBCs adequately, hemolysis (destruction), or from nutritional deficits, It is not a disease but rather the result of a pathologic process what are the signs and symptoms of anemia ...

Mental health NUR2459 final review questions and answers 100% solved Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable? a. Bradycardia b. Amenorrhea c. Tolerance d. Convulsions - answerc. Tolerance The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of the following fundamental concepts? a...

NURS 6521 ADVANCE PHARMACOLOGY WEEK8 QUIZ A Nephrotoxicity and . hepatotoxicity B Endocarditis and hypertension . C Peripheral neuropathy . D Hyperkalemia and hyponatremia . 1 points QUESTION 2 1. An immunocompromised cancer patient has developed cryptococcal meningitis and been admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment with amphotericin B. How should the nurse most safely administer this drug? A Place the patient on a constant infusion of amphotericin B at a rate determi...

1. A client admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of cirrhosis has massive ascites and difficulty breathing. The nurse performs which intervention as a priority measure to assist the client with breathing? a) repositions side to side every 2 hours b) elevates the head of the bed 60 degrees c) auscultates the lung field every 4 hours d) encourages deep breathing exercises every 2 hours - Answer-1) B - The client is having difficulty breathing because of upward pressure on the diaphragm...

2023 HESI Med-Surg RN Custom Exam (for Med Surg II Class) Pics & Q&As Included (A+)Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan...

PN CAPSTONE NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS_3 RASMUSSEN COLLEGE 1. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that damaged the hypothalamus, the nurse anticipate that the client has problems with: a. Body temperature control. b. Balance and equilibrium c. Visual acuity d. Thinking and reasoning 2. A female client admitted to an acute care facility after a car accident develops signs andsymptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The client is intubated and placed ...

Chapter 26: Eating Disorders: Nursing Care of Persons with Eating and Weight The nurse is performing an assessment of the family dynamics for a client with an eating disorder. Which issue observed by the nurse is an indicator of why the client may be experiencing an eating disorder?  The family appears to lack interest in the client.  The client has overprotective parents.  There are multiple siblings in the household.  The client has supportive and encouraging relationships....

Mental Health NUR2459 Final Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable? a. Bradycardia b. Amenorrhea c. Tolerance d. Convulsions - answerc. Tolerance The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of the following fundamental concepts? a...