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WGU D236 pathophysiology: Objective Assessment Questions and Verified Answers | Latest 2023/2024 GRADED A+. A major function of potassium is to conduct nerve impulses in muscles. Too low and muscle weakness occurs and too much can cause muscle spasms. This is especially dangerous in the heart muscle and an irregular heartbeat can cause a heart attack The body uses the Protein Buffering System, Phosphate Buffering System, and Carbonic AcidBicarbonate System to regulate and maintain homeostatic...

MED-SURGE HESI RN 1. A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? A. Administer lidocaine, 75 mg intravenous push. B. Perform synchronized cardioversion. C. Defibrillate the client as soon as possible. D. Administer atropine, 0.4 mg intravenous push. Rationale: With uncontrolled atrial fibrillation, the treatment of choice is synchronized...

Final Exam: PRN1409/ PRN 1409 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care III Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: peritoneal dialysis-location abdomen cavity (peritoneum) Q: what is a major risk in patients with peritoneal dialysis? Answer: major risk of peritonitis due to the risk of pathogens entering the abdominal dialysis catheter Q: what is the normal BUN range Answer: 10-20 mg/dL (cook buns for 10-20 min) ...

WGU D236 Pathophysiology Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A Q: An ultrasound reveals that a woman's baby is a boy. If she is a carrier for hemophilia, what is the probability her son will have hemophilia? 50% 75% 100% 25% Answer: 50% Rational: The woman has two copies of the X chromosome. One of the woman's X chromosomes has the allele that causes hemophilia, and one has a healthy allele. Therefore, she is expected to pass on the disease-...

Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis Questions and Answers Already Passed A client diagnosed with chronic renal failure (CRF) is scheduled to begin hemodialysis. The nurse assesses that which of the following neurological and psychosocial manifestations if exhibited by this client would be unrelated to the CRF? a. Labile emotions. b. Withdrawal. c. Euphoria. d. Depression. C The client with CRF often experiences a variety of psychosocial changes. These are related to uremia, as well as...

Renal Disorders/Dialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% Pass The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has returned from the dialysis unit following hemodialysis. The client is complaining of headache and nausea and is extremely restless. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? a. Monitor the client. b. Notify the physician. c. Elevate the head of the bed. d. Medicate the client for nausea. B Disequilibrium syndrome may...

Peritoneal Dialysis Questions and Answers Already Passed Complications of peritoneal dialysis? -peritonitis -pain -exit site/tunnel infections -poor dialysate flow -dialysate leakage -protein loss -hyperglycemia -respiratory distress -bowel perforation/infection -other complications How do you heat dialysate? -use heating pad to warp the bag -warming chamber of automated cycling machine -NEVER microwave How do you prevent peritonitis? sterile technique How do you treat pa...

The nurse instructs a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. The nurse determines that the client understands these dietary modifications if the client selects which items from the menu? a. Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee b. Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice. c. Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice. d. Cured pork, grits, strawberries, orange juice. - ANSWER ☑☑A The diet for a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis...

The nurse instructs a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. The nurse determines that the client understands these dietary modifications if the client selects which items from the menu? a. Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee b. Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice. c. Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice. d. Cured pork, grits, strawberries, orange juice. - Answer-A The diet for a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis shou...

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The nurse instructs a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis about dietary modifications. The nurse determines that the client understands these dietary modifications if the client selects which items from the menu? a. Cream of wheat, blueberries, coffee b. Sausage and eggs, banana, orange juice. c. Bacon, cantaloupe melon, tomato juice. d. Cured pork, grits, strawberries, orange juice. - Answer- A The diet for a client with renal failure who is receiving hemodialysis shoul...