Abdominal pain assessment Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Progressive Care RN A v1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following medications is MOST commonly indicated for patients with CHF? Ace inhibitors A patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident and CAT scan results reveal a right sided SDH. What would be an expected neurological assessment finding in this patient? Dilated right pupil What is the most common symptom of SIADH? Fluid retention Upon arrival to the unit, you receive report on four PCU patients. Which patient should ...

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 p...

Final Exam: NUR2513/ NUR 2513 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Maternal-Child Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A - Rasmussen Q: The nurse in labor and delivery is monitoring a client at 38 weeks gestation who presents for a nonstress test (NST). In performing a nonstress test, the nurse will observe for and document which of the following? (SATA) a. Accelerations in the fetal heart rate b. Amount of amniotic fluid c. Fetal tone d. Decelerations in the fetal heart rate e. Var...

ATI RN CAPSTONE PROCTORED COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2019 B (UPDATED 2023) NGN QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? A nurse is caring for a client who has immunosuppression and a conti...

1. For which of the following patients would a comprehensive health history be appropriate? A) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I sprained my ankle” B) An established patient with the chief complaint of “I have an upper respiratory infection” C) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I am here to establish care” D) A new patient with the chief complaint of “I cut my hand” Ans: C Chapter: 01 Page and Header: 4, Patient Assessment: Comprehensive or Focused Fee...

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, ...

Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition by Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Debra Hagler Chapter 1-69 Test Bank for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition by Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Debra Hagler Chapter 1-69 Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Harding: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of c...

Prophecy Relias Emergency Department (ED) RN A Exam |Version 1| (Latest 2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A Q: A 22-year old female who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with a sudden onset of left lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. The patient's family member stated that she had a syncopal episode shortly after that. What is the MOST likely diagnosis for her? Ruptured appendix Placenta previa Abruptio placenta Ruptured ectopic pregnancy Answer: Ruptured ectopic ...

Hesi Milestone 2 Exam (2023/ 2024) | 150 Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: A nurse is preparing a client for the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship. The nurse prepares to implement which nursing task appropriate for this phase? Answer: Making appropriate referrals Q: Which action should the nurse implement during the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship? Answer: Help summarize accomplishments. Q: Which features are prominen...

1. A nurse on a postsurgical unit is admitting a client following the client's cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal). What is the overall purpose of assessment for this client? A) Collecting accurate data B) Assisting the primary care provider C) Validating previous data D) Making clinical judgments 2. A client has presented to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of abdominal pain. Which member of the care team would most likely be responsible for collecting the subjective d...

Test Bank For Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care 6th Edition by Joyce E. Dains; Linda Ciofu Baumann; Pamela Scheibel 4961, 2, 4547, 9 1. Clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and symptom analysis 2. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines 3. Abdominal pain 4. Affective changes 5. Amenorrhea 6. Breast lumps and nipple discharge 7. Breast pain 8. Chest pain 9. Confusion in older adults 10. Constipation 11. Cough 12. Diarrh...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c correct answera) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breath...