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MED SURG 211 Ramona_Stukes_Scenarios Ramona Stukes Scenario 1 Mrs. Stukes is a failed laparoscopic cholecystectomy that resulted in a bowel resection with a temporary ileostomy in place. Now, third day post-op, Mrs. Stukes appears sad and depressed upon entering the room.

MED SURG 245 {37 Page} Revised NCLEX Study Guide 1. Give meds either 1 hour before meal or 2 hours after meal 2. Give antacids 1 hour before med or 4 hours after med-after meals 3. When in doubt pick K (potassium) 4. 2 – 3 L of fluids 5. When in doubt pick answer that has you stay with patient 6. Anytime you see restless & ↓ level of consciousness = early sign always pick 7. Head of Bead → 30-45 degrees for any neuro patient 8. Elderly with acute onset confusion → UTI 9. Secreti...

Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing Critical Thinking in Client Care, 4th Edition Priscilla LeMon 1. The nurse is caring for four clients on a medical–surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see initially? 1. A client admitted with hepatitis A who has had severe diarrhea for the last 24 hours 2. A client admitted with pneumonia who is has small amounts of yellow productive sputum 3. A client admitted with fever of unknown origin (FUO) who has been without fever for the last 48 ho...

MED SURG 2019 HESI A&B ● MED SURG 2019 2 of 55 What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? a. Sexual activities may be resumed upon return home b. Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting c. Use a metal eye shield on operative eye during the day d. Administer eye ointment before applying eye drops ANS:B 3 of 55 A...

MED SURG 403 Care_of_Critically_ill_Patients_with_Respiratory_Problems Care_of_Critically_ill_Patients_with_Respiratory Problems {PE, ARF, ARDS, Mechanical Ventilation} Pulmonary Embolism • A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a collection of particulate matter (solids, liquids, or air) that enters venous circulation and lodges in the pulmonary vessels. • Large emboli obstruct pulmonary blood flow, leading to reduced GAS EXCHANGE, reduced oxygenation, pulmonary tissue hypoxia, decreased PERFUS...

Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing 11th Edition TEST BANK Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems Table of Contents Chapter 1. Professional Nursing MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patients input. The patient states, How is this different from what the doctor does? Which response would be most appropriate for the nurse to make? a. The role of the nurse is to administ...

RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical FLAG A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? Increased pigmentation Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation. Localized hair loss Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, especially on the facial area....

MED SURG PN 105 Infection ATI Notes Infection ATI Notes Types of Organisms • Bacteria shapes o Round: cocci o Rod: bacilli • Cell wall surrounding bacteria o Gram-positive: thin ▪ Staphylococcus, streptococcus, diphtheria, listeria o Gram-negative: thick ▪ Neisseria meningitides, neisseria gonorrhea, Escherichia coli, salmonella Types of Organisms: Mycobacterium • Waxy cell wall (hard to kill) • Most common mycobacterium • Tuberculosis Types of Orga...

NURS 631 Mid Term Exam - 2020 1. What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia a. Liver (Regeneration) 2. What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate and action potential. a. Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive. 3. What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. a. Caseous Necrosis 4. Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure. ...