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What is polycystic kidney disease? Genetic Disorder (inherited) No cure The fluid-filled cysts develop in the renal tubule then they separate from the tubule leaving isolated sacs. Then the cysts become large and compress surrounding tissue, destroying underlying renal tubule What are the manifestations of polycystic kidney disease? Hypertension Hematuria Lower back or flank pain Headaches Abdominal pain Increased abdominal girth Enlarged Kidneys What do you monitor for a patient wi...

1 subjective data collecting information through communication. what the patient tells you 2 objective data measurable data obtained through observations by seeing, hearing, smelling and touching 3 health promotion health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health 4 health prevention wide range of activities known as interventions- aimed at reducing risks or threats to health. 3 categories: 1) primary- to reduce injury 2) sec...

Where do electrical impulses originate in the heart? ("Pacemaker" of the heart) SA Node Fill in the blank: Auto-rhythmic cells in the _____ node _____________ (depolarize/repolarize). The de/repolarized charge travels through the _________ to the ____ node. The _____ node ________ (quickens/slows) electrical conduction by 0.1 seconds, allowing a break between atrial and ventricular contraction. The electrical charge then continues to the __________, which then splits into the ________...

define the term indigenous people acknowledges the inherent rights and political views of the diverse groups of original peoples with historical and cultural ties to Canada. Define the term Aboriginal. Is a broad term that does not account for the various original peoples (First Nations people, Métis, and Inuit) in the country. does not fully recognize the diversity of indigenous peoples Describe the Inuit population - Most reside in arctic and subarctic regions of northern Canada - Ma...

cardiac catheterization most definitive and most invasive test- includes studies of the right and left side of the heart and the coronary arteries indication for cardiac cath confirm suspected heart disease, determine location and extent of disease, determine best therapeutic option, evaluate effects of treatment patient prep for cardiac cath assess anxiety and fear, hydration pre and post helps minimize contrast induce renal toxicity, assess iodine allergy, supine position post cardiac ca...

1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hyperkalemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications us...

A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes Mellitus and is experiencing hyperglycemia. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - reports increased urinary output. Increased urinary output, nausea and vomiting, reports of thirst, abdominal pain, constipation, drowsiness, and headaches are manifestations of hyperglycemia. Other manifestations include weak rapid pulse, fruity breath odor, urine positive for sugar and acetone, and a blood glucose level greater than ...

A nurse in an acute care facility is preparing a discharge summary for a client who is transferring to a long-term care facility. Which of the following documentation should the nurse include? A. Client flow sheet B. Acuity ratings C. Current medications D. Incident reports - correct answer-C. Current medications The nurse should include the client's medications in the discharge summary to ensure client safety and continuity of care. A nurse is reviewing protocol in preparation for ...

1. Knowledge of phảrmảcology ảids the dentảl professionảl in ả. obtảining ả pảtient’s heảlth history. b. ảdministering drugs in the office. c. hảndling emergency situảtions. d. selection of ả nonprescription medicảtion. e. Ảll of the ảbove. ẢNSWER: E Ảll of the choices ảre true. Becảuse mảny of our pảtients ảre being treảted with drugs, knowledge of phảrmảcology helps in understảnding ảnd interpreting pảtients’ responses to...

1. Whicheofthe following describes anatomy? a. Usingdevices to investigate parameters such as heart rateeandeblood pressure b. Investigatinghuman structurevia dissections and other methods c. Studyingthe unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli d. Examining the physiology of life ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology 2. Systemicanatomy is a term thatereferseto: a. physiological investigation at amicroscopic level. b. anatomicalinvestigat...