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In infants with hydrocephalus, the early signs of ventricular shunt malfunction are: a) A high-pitched cry, colic, and pupillary changes b) A tense fontanelle, vomiting, and irritability c) Anorexia, and changes in pulse and respiration d) Headaches, lethargy, and a loss of appetite - correct answersA tense fontanelle, vomiting, and irritability -These symptoms show increased intracranial pressure. Changes in heart rate and respiration would be a late sign. The other choices are not indi...

At ten weeks gestation, a high risk multiparous client with a Fhx of downs syndrome is admitted for observation following a CVS. What assessment findings requires immediate action? A) Uterine Cramping B) Systolic BP <100 C) Abdominal tenderness D) Intermittent Nausea - ANSWER A A nurse assesses a male newborn and determines that he has the following vital signs: Axillary temp of 95.1 F, HR of 136, RR of 48. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse take first? A) Check ...

A middle-aged woman who enjoys being a teacher and mentor feels that she should pass down her legacy of knowledge and skills to the younger generation. According to Erikson, she is involved in what developmental stage? - ANSWER Generativity. A client has a nursing diagnosis of, "Spiritual distress related to a loss of hope, secondary to impending death." What intervention is best for the nurse to implement when caring for this client? - ANSWER Assist and support the client in establishing...

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 - CORRECT ANSWER 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride a...

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). What information is most important for the PN to reinforce with the client about life-style changes - CORRECT ANSWER Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selectiions The practical nurse (PN) suspects that a male client is altering his own diabetic journals to please his healthcare provider. Which laboratory test should the PN review to evaluate the clients compliance with self m...

HESI PN EXIT EXAM 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? - ANSWER Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. The nurse should do which fir...

2 - ANSWER Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure 2 - ANSWER A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine 1 - ANSWER Which first line medi...

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 hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications us...

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 hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used ...

When does birth length double? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- By 4 years When does the child sit unsupported? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- 8 months When does a child achieve 50% of adult height? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- 2 years When does a child throw a ball overhand? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- 18 months When does a child speak 2-3 word sentences? ---CORRECT ANSWER-- 2 Yeears Age groups concepts of bodily injury ---CORRECT ANSWER-- Infants: After 6 months, their cognitive development allows them to remember pain. Toddle...

What teaching should a nurse conduct to a mother who was just diagnosed w Engorgement? - ANSWER- sandwich technique :grasp her breast by making a "C" with her thumb and index finger. The thumb stabilizes the top of the breast while the remaining four fingers support her breast from below. Massage or pumping the breast may soften and extend the nipple for easier infant latch-on. What should a nurse do if her patient Refuses RhoGam? - ANSWER- Consider culture Nurses need to respect whate...

A client with GERD is being treated with dietary management. The client states, "I like to have a glass of juice everyday." Which juice will the nurse recommend? Answer: Apple Juice A primary healthcare provider prescribes a low-sodium, high-potassium diet for client with Cushing Syndrome. Which explanation should the nurse provide to the client about the need to follow this diet? Answer: "Excessive aldosterone and cortisone cause retention of sodium and loss of potassium." Two client...

list 4 categories of burns - ANSWER Thermal, radiation, chemical, electrical Burn depth is a measure of severity. Describe the characteristics of superficial partial- thickness, deep partial-thickness, and full-thickness burns. - ANSWER -superficial partial thickness, first degree: pink to red skin (sunburn), slight edema and pain relieved by cooling. -deep partial thickness, second degree: destruction of epidermis and upper layers of dermis, white or red very edematous, sensitive to touch...

Which statement made by a patient demonstrates a healthy degree of resilience? Select all that apply. a. "I try to remember not to take other people's bad moods personally." b. "I know that if I get really mad I'll end up being depressed." c. "I really feel that sometimes bad things are meant to happen." d. "I've learned to calm down before trying to defend my opinions." e. "I know that discussing issues with my boss would help me get my point across." - correct answersA,D,E ...

Which is the usual age of onset for cyclothymic disorders? a. Childhood b. Adolescence c. Middle adulthood d. Late adulthood b. Adolescence Cyclothymic disorders usually begin in adolescence or early adulthood. They typically begin later than childhood but earlier than middle or late adulthood. A nurse is caring for a patient with severe depression. After 4 months of treatment, the nurse tells the patient, "Depression is an illness that is beyond a person ' s voluntary control." In ...

1. At the first meeting of a group of older adults at a daycare center for the elderly, the nurse asks one of the members what kinds of things she would like to do with the group. The older woman shrugs her shoulders and says, "You tell me, you're the leader." What is the best response for the nurse to make? A "Yes, I am the leader today. Would you like to be the leader tomorrow?" B "Yes, I will be leading this group. What would you like to accomplish during this time?" C "Yes, I ha...

An adolescent make receives a prescription for an antidepressant drug because he is exhibiting a depressed affect. While the client is taking the antidepressant, which comparison of the client's behavior before and after taking the drug is most important for the nurse to obtain? A. His appetite. B. The emotional quality of his attitude C. His level of activity. D. The interactions he has with others. - correct answersB A nurse is providing education about strategies for a safety plan for...

What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan of a client who had a cataract extraction today? - ANSWER Light housekeeping is permitted but avoid heavy lifting. A male adult comes to the urgent care clinic 5 days after being diagnosed with influenza. He is short of breath, febrile, and coughing green colored sputum. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? - ANSWER Obtain a sputum sample for culture. An elder male client tells the nurse that he is lo...

An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. The client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. The nurse should further assess the client for which condition? Pulmonary embolism. Heart failure. Tuberculosis. Bronchitis. Pulmonary embolism. Post-surgical clients are at an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may result in pulmonary embolism if the clot breaks off and travels to the lungs. Signs and symptoms of ...

A client is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). What data warrants the MOST immediate intervention by the nurse? a. serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. dry skin with inelastic tugor c. apical rate of 110 beats per minute d. polyuria and excessive thirst - ANSWER a. serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports this medical...