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NURS 623 exam 4 Questions and Answers Rated A What are the typical demographics of a patient with MS (what type of person does this disease normally effect) Young, caucasion female of eastern European desent At the onset of alzheimers, what category of medications should be initiated Cholinesterase inhibitors What factors contribute to a patient being high risk for falls History of falls, medications, vision impairment, heat rate/rhythm abnormalities, footwear issues, home environment, gait/m...

HESI Exit Actual Updated Questions and Answers 2024;View ahead of exam 100% correct   HESI Exit Actual Updated Questions and Answers 2024;View ahead of exam 100% correct 1. An adult who has recurrent episodes of depression tells the nurse that the prescribed antidepressant needs to be discontinued because the client is feeling better after taking the medication for the past couple of weeks and does not like the side effects. Which response is best for the nurse to provide. a. Remind th...

Nursing practice Exam 3 1st semester 134 Questions with Verified Answers A client admitted to the inpatient medical-surgical unit has suffered sudden respiratory failure. The client's condition is getting worse; he is cyanotic (turning blue) with periods of labored breathing. What action should the nurse take first? a) Study the discharge plan. b) Check the graphic data for vital signs. c) Examine the history and physical examination. d) Look for an advance directive. - CORRECT ANS...

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client undergoing a tubal ligation. Whatinformation should be included in the plan? 1. The surgical procedure is easily reversible. 2. Laparotomy is performed following a vaginal birth. 3. Minilaparotomy is performed in the postpartum period soon after a vaginal birth. 4. Tubal ligation can be done at any time the woman is either pregnant or not pregnant.Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. A tubal ligation minilaparotomy is performed in the postpartum p...

New Patient - ANSWER-No previous records, longer visit, detailed chart established patient - ANSWER-Previous records available from last 3 years, shorter visit, concise chart Diagnostic visit - ANSWER-New problem, chief complaint: new symptom, goal is to determine the cause of the problem and appropriate treatment health management - ANSWER-check up, CC: routine physical or management of chronic problems, goal is preventative care and/or assessing progress of ongoing medical problems ...

Adult Primary Care Review 171 Questions with Verified Answers Which is a modifiable risk factor for melanoma - CORRECT ANSWER Considerable sun exposure and sunburn A 19 year old female comes to your clinic for a routine visit to obtain birth control pills. You notice a red sunburn over her body. She states that she stayed a little too long in the sunbed. She denies pain and appears happy. What is your most appropriate course of action for skin health promotion and disease prevention? - C...

An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great toe. The likely precipitant of this patient’s pain is: A . B . C . D . Trauma Tight shoes Arthritis flare Hydrochlor othiazide  Question 4 1 out of 1 points The most effective treatment of non-infectious bursitis includes: Conservative t...

CRRN Review Exam 376 Questions with Verified Answers Bandura - CORRECT ANSWER 1977, self-efficacy, framework to guide the assessment of the individual's ability to promote health and reduce risk Impairment - CORRECT ANSWER A loss or abnormality of a psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure and function. Impairment occurs at the organ level. Handicap - CORRECT ANSWER A disadvantage for a given person resulting from impairment or disability that limits or prevents fulfillmen...

Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed): 1. Are Schedule III drugs in all states 2. Should not be prescribed or recommended for children under 4 years of age 3. Are effective in treating the congestion children experience with the common cold 4. May cause drowsiness in patients of all ages What drug therapy could a provider select to administer to a client seeking treatment for rhinosinusitis? chloride channel activators nitrofurantoin antimotility agents amoxicillin Allergic ...

PAIN MANAGEMENT MED SURGE TEST BANK 40 Questions with Verified Answers 1. The nurse who is a member of the palliative care team is assessing a patient. The patient indicates that he has been saving his PRN analgesics until the pain is intense because his pain control has been inadequate. What teaching should the nurse do with this patient? A) Medication should be taken when pain levels are low so the pain is easier to reduce. B) Pain medication can be increased when the pain becomes inte...