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: Focused Review Notes Manifestations of Vitamin A Toxicity • Can cause teratogenic effects on fetuses • Blurred vision • Bone pain or swelling • Hypercalcemia • ICP • Liver damage • Skin peeling, itching • Nausea and vomiting • Abnormal softening of the skull bone (children) and bulging fontanels Planning Care for a Client Who Follows Seventh-Day Adventist Dietary Laws • Vegetarianism o Do not consume animal products of any type INCLUDING eggs and milk prod...

• Bacterial Meningitis o Couple questions on the ATI Final o Nursing Care for Meningitis (Highlights) ▪ Reportable findings: The presence of petechiae or a purpuric-type rash requires immediate medical attention ▪ Isolate the client as soon as meningitis is suspected and maintain droplet precautions per facility protocol. • Droplet precautions require a private room or a room with clients who have an infection from the same microorganism, ensuring that each client has his or h...

1. What are the phases of the cycle of violence that can occur between domestic partners and what may take place during each of these phases? -Tension-building phase: The abuser has minor episodes of anger and can be verbally abusive and responsible for some minor physical violence. The vulnerable person is tense during this stage and tends to accept the blame for what is happening. -Acute battering phase: The tension becomes too much to bear, and serious abuse takes place. The vulnerable pers...

The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following outcomes is the least desirable? A) The client spends more time by himself B) The client doesn't engage in delusional thinking C) The client doesn't harm himself or others D) The client demonstrates ability to meet his own self-care needs The client with schizophrenia is commonly socially isolated and withdrawn; therefore, having the client spend more time by himself wouldn't be a desirable outcome. Rather,...

1. Hematological Disorders: Determining Priority Client A. Acute vs. chronic, urgent vs. nonurgent, stable vs. unstable -A client who has an acute problem takes priority over a client who has a chronic problem. -A client who has an urgent need takes priority over a client who has a nonurgent need. -A client who has unstable findings take priority over a client who has stable findings. B. Sickle Cell Anemia- Vaso-occlusive crisis (painful episode) -Acute (related to dehydration and decrease...

1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? 1) Take temperature once a day. 2) Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. 3) Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. 4) Wash dishes in warm water. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is ...

1. A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has major depressive disorder and a new prescription for selegiline. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client medications is contraindicated when taken with selegiline? a. Wafarin b. Fluoxetine c. Calcium carbonate d. Acetaminophen 2. A nurse in a long-term care facility is assessing a client who has dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk for this client? ...

Mental Status • Mental status is a person’s emotional and cognitive functioning o Optimal functioning aims toward simultaneous life satisfaction in work, caring relationships, and within the self o Usually, mental status strikes a balance between good and bad days, allowing person to function socially and occupationally Question The nurse understands that all of the following are components of the mental status assessment except? 1. Known illness or health problem 2. Current medic...

1) A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia about her new prescription for risperidone. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. “You should continue this medication if you develop muscle rigidity”. b. “You will experience weight loss while taking this medication.” c. “You will notice your symptoms improve within 24 hours of taking this medication.” d. “You should increase your consumption of complex carbohydrates.” 2) A nurse ...

1) A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding and states that her nipples are sore. Which of the following interventions should the nurse suggest? a) apply mineral oil to the nipples between feedings b) keep the nipples covered between breastfeeding sessions c) change the newborn’s position on the nipples with each feeding d) increase the length of time between feedings 2) A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postpartum following a vaginal birth. The client has saturated ka...