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According to this case study, the topic is focusing on cardiorespiratory issues. Due to non-compliance with medication adherence and lifestyle, Mrs. J admits to hospital with diagnosis: acute decomp e nsated heart failure (ADHF ) and acute exacerbation of COPD with abnormal vital signs and some symptoms, such as feeling anxious, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The purpose of this paper is to discuss clinical manifestations, nursing intervention during admission, the rationale of each medicatio...

Gestational Diabetes When a women discovers that she is pregnant, many thoughts of joy and anxiety comes to mind. One of the most common questions that can cause extreme anxiety is whether they will h ave a safe pregnancy. Many complications can occur with pregnancy. Some are inevitable. However, most are treatable and preventable. Gestational Diabetes falls into that category.Gestational Diabetes When a women discovers that she is pregnant, many thoughts of joy and anxiety comes to mind. One of...

PN2 Exam #2 Study Guide ASTHMA  Characterized by exacerbations of acute airway inflammation  Airway obstruction occurs d/t bronchoconstriction, mucous, or inflammation when exposed to trigge r C linical Manifestations:  High pitched, wheezing lung sounds  Cough  SOB  Chest tightness  Worsens at night or when triggers are present Medications:  Short Acting= Albuterol, Proventil, Ventoli  Long Acting= Serevent  Corticosteroids= Serevent, Advair Education:  Avoid tr...

This medications onset time is 5-15 minutes so this medication should be taken in close proximity to a meal Humalog On a thin patient, this angle is best when giving a subcutaneous injection 45 d egre es This is what diabetics should do prior to exercise Eat a snack or a meal This class of medications can increase sugar levels causing a need for more insulin Glucocorticoids This is the drug of choice for a hyperglycemic patient who is unresponsive and has no IV site Glucagon If a patient present...

Concept 01: Development Giddens: Concepts for Nursing Practice, 3rd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse manager of a pediatric clinic could confirm that the new nurse recognized the purpose of th e H EADSS Adolescent Risk Profile when the new nurse responds that it is used to assess for needs related to a. anticipatory guidance. b. low-risk adolescents. c. physical development. d. sexual development. ANS: A The HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile is a psychosocial assessment screening tool which ass...

N3 - Exam 3 Questions And Answers 1. A client is learning about cholesterol. The nurse explains that the good cholesterol transports plasma cholesterol away from plaques and to the liver for met aboli sm. This type of cholesterol is called: 1. high-density lipoprotein. 2. low-density lipoprotein. 3. very-high-density lipoprotein. 4. very-low-density lipoprotein. 2. A client has a blood pressure of 132/82 mmHg and a triglyceride level of 160 mg/dL. Based on these results, the nurse knows that the...

Pensions have consistently played a part in how many retired Americans continue to live out their “Golden Years” after their working careers have come to an end. In many cultures, the responsibi l ity falls to the younger generations to care for their elderly. Our culture has a slightly different approach. While the other outlooks remain noble, we strive to maintain our independence even in our twilight years. We will show how pensions have played this role by looking at the different types ...

Nursing III Final Chapters Chapter 35 For the client who is at risk for stroke, the most important guideline the nurse should teach is to: monitor blood pressure The family of a client diagnose d with a stroke asks the nurse if this health problem is very common. The nurse should respond that in the United States a person has a stroke every: 40 seconds A client is being evaluated for a stroke. The nurse knows that one of the easiest and most common diagnostic tests used to differentiate between ...

1 Pharmacology Midterm 1. A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is resistant to taking medication. Which of the following strategies should the nurse use to elicit the child’s cooperation? a. Offer the child a choice of taking the medication with juice or water b. Tell the child it is candy c. Hide the medications in a large dish of ice cream d. Tell the child he will have a shot instead 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteri...