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Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolality. Rationale 2: The risk of kidney damage...

Question 1 The nurse is providing care for a patient who is unhappy with the health care provider’s care. The patient signs the Against Medical Advice (AMA) form and leaves the hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse include in the documentation of this event in the patient’s medical record or on the AMA form? 1. Documentation that the patient was informed that he or she cannot come back to the hospital 2. Documentation that the patient was informed that he or she was l...

1. A patient is taking 1 tablet of hydrocodone bitartrate 5 mg and acetaminophen 500 mg (Vicodin) every 4 hours. The patient is also taking 2 tablets of acetaminophen (Tylenol) 325 mg every 12 hours. How many grams of acetaminophen is the patient taking daily? Record your answer using one decimal place. g ANS: 3.3 The nurse should calculate the dosage taken via the first medication and add it to the daily intake of the second medication. Then, convert milligrams to grams. 500 mg × 6 d...

Question 1 0 out of 1 points When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis? Selected Answer: The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) • Question 2 1 out of 1 points A patient has been diagnosed with an empyema. What does the healthcare professional tell the patient about this condition? Selected Answer: We will have to drain the pus out of your pleural space. • Question 3 0 out of 1 points A patient h...

Question 1 Which is/are not a commonly used system of measurement in science and medicine, around the world? [Select all that apply] Metric System SI System British SystemCorrect! French System In medicine and science, the Metric and SI system are used as units of measurement around the world, varying between the two, depending on location. The British and French system are not applicable. Question 2 What is a basic unit of measurement commonly used in medicine? Gram Foot Inches P...

NR 324 Exam III Course Content Guideline Outline The purpose of this outline is to provide a tool to organize and direct your learning to ensure you understand and can apply the information presented in lecture. Outline Content  The bolded title is the lecture topic.  Each line item encompasses the topic content areas requiring focused attention.  The italics item references a table or section in the course textbook. The 9th and tenth editions sometimes have different references....

1. A mother brings her two month old daughter in for an examination says “my daughter rolled over against the wall and now I have noticed that she has the spot soft on the top of her head, is there something terribly wrong?” The FNP‘s best response would be: 2. During percussion the FNP knows that a dull percussion note elicited over a lung lobe. This most likely results from: 3. The patient is unable to differentiate between sharp and dull stimulation to both sides of her face. The FN...

Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J. Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed. Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition. Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults take at least six pres...

Instructions Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below. Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below. Health History and Medical Information Health History Mr. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has no known allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity relate...