Medical Surgery

NURS 406 Capstone Med Surg Assessment latest and completed A 1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle 2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the t...

Chapters 14 The irreversible stage=use of mechanical ventilation, altered consciousness, and profound acidosis. The compensation stage = decreased urinary output, confusion, and respiratory alkalosis. BP normal respirations are above 20 heart rate is above 100 but below 150 serum sodium and blood glucose levels are elevated The progressive stage =metabolic acidosis, lethargy, and rapid, shallow respirations. BP can no longer compensate the MAP falls below normal limits. Patients...

It Covers medical surgery and the process that involves in the surgery of all manners

1. Know how to interpret blood gas analysis: Normal Arterial Blood gas Values: PH- 7.35-7.45 Pac02- 35-45 to interpret using tic tac toe method, switch the values (45-35) Bicarbonate(HC03-)- 21-28 Pa02-80-100 Pyramid Points In acidosis, the PH is decreased In alkalosis, the PH is elevated The respiratory function indicator is the Paco2 The metabolic function indicator is the bicarbonate ion (HC03-) Pyramid Steps (1) Look at the PH. If the PH is elevated, it reflects alkalosis. If th...

Practice test study questions for the Medical-Surgical Nursing13th Edition complete all chapters included 1-18

Practice test study questions for the Medical-Surgical Nursing13th Edition complete all chapters included 1-18

A client presents to the emergency department with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and is in moderate distress. In planning care, what is the priority nursing action for this client? a. Assessment of vital signs b. Completion of abdominal examination c. Insertion of the prescribed nasogastric tube d. Thorough investigation of precipitating events Correct Answer A The pernicious anemia that may accompany gastritis is due to which of the following? a. Chronic autoimmune destruction of coba...

A nurse is caring for a client who is 24hr postoperative following abdominal surgery & has an NG tube. What action should the nurse plan to take to decrease the risk of postoperative complications? - Encourage the client to use an incentive spirometer every hour while awake

Practice test study questions for the Medical-Surgical Nursing13th Edition complete all chapters included 1-18.