Laboratory values Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is assessing a client who has had a plaster cast applied to their left leg 2 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? correct answers Check that one finger fits between the cast and the leg. To make sure the cast is not too tight, the nurse should be able to slide one finger under the cast. It is not uncommon for casts to loosen as swelling subsides, but that should not be an issue 2 hr after application. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has esophage...

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 membranes, h...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a myasthenia gravis and is experiencing a cholinergic crisis. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the RN to administer? Bethanechol Propranolol Atropine Epinephrine - correct answerAtropine A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor for potential adverse effects? Prothrombin Time H...

EST BANK for Sonography 5th Edition Introduction to Normal Structure and Function by Curry Reva; Prince Marilyn. ISBN 9780323790802 _TABLE OF CONTENTS_ Section I: Clinical Applications 1. Befo re, During, and After the Ultrasound Examination 2. Ultrasound Instrumentation: “Knobology,” Imaging Processing, and Storage 3. General Patient Care 4. Introduction to Ergonomics and Sonographer Safety Section II: Sonographic Approach to Understanding Anatomy 5. Interdependent Body Systems 6. Anatomy L...

A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is in the resuscitation phase following a major burn. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? Fluids & Electrolytes Imbalance A. Hemoglobin 10 g/dL B. Sodium 132 mEq/L This laboratory finding is below the expected reference range. The nurse should anticipate a low sodium level because sodium is trapped in interstitial space. C. Albumin 3.6 g/dL D. Potassium 4.0 mEq/dL 2. A nurse is checking the laborator...

ATI -RN Comprehensive Assessment 2023 C, Exam Questions & Answers-A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? - Document the client's condition every 15 minutes A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan...

1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has renal failure and an elevated phosphorous level. The provider instructed the client to take aluminum hydroxide 300 mg PO three times daily. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse inform the client? A. Constipation B. Metallic taste C. Headache D. Muscle spasms 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with epoetin alfa. Which of the following laboratory results shou...

Final Exam: NURS 6540/ NURS6540 Test Bank | Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders| More than 200 Questions and Answers with Rationales | Complete Guide| Verified 2023/2024 1. Mrs. Keating is a 70-year-old woman suffering from arthritis. She is seeing the nurse practitioner for her regular checkup. For a person with chronic degenerative conditions, which of the following should the nurse suggest for health promotion? 1. Take herbal supplements. 2. Increase physical activity. 3. Take ...

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

TABLE OF CONTNETS 1: Foundations of Care for the Older Adult 1. Holistic Caring 2. The Aging Experience 3. Supporting Life Transitions and Spirituality 4. The Use of the Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis 5. Legal, Ethical, and Financial Considerations 6. Promoting Wellness 7. Safety 8. Nutrition 9. Activity, Rest, and Sleep as Criteria for Health 10. End-of-Life Issues 11. Environments of Care 12. Management and Leadership Role of the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 2: Clin...