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Physiologic Needs/ Maslow's basic needs Fundamental physical needs are essential to maintaining life. The first physiologic need is for oxygen; this is immediately followed by the need for adequate cardiovascular function to supply the tissues with blood. The needs for adequate nutrition and for elimination come next. Basic safety needs are almost as important as physiologic needs. If the patient cannot be protected from the dangers of being burned or a severe fall, attending to her physiolog...

Orlistat: Action Used in patients age 12 and older Acts in the GI tract to reduce absorption of fat; may reduce total cholesterol and LDL levels Lowers blood pressure and blood glucose levels Orlistat: Adverse effects GI symptoms (flatulence with discharge, fatty or oily stools, increased defecation) Possible liver damage Acute pancreatitis Kidney stones Liraglutide: Action Used for chronic weight management in adults Slows gastric emptying -> increased feeling of fullness -&gt...

What is furosemide? How is furosemide related to dehydration? What is basal metabolic rate (BMR)? What is the external energy cycle? What is adipose tissue? What happens when food intake exceeds energy use? What foods have the highest energy density? What is involuntary energy use? What is nutrient dense? Examples of nutrient dense foods What is energy dense? What is stored energy source?

41. The nurse is interviewing a client who reports having a persistent, productive cough during the winter caused by bronchitis. Which additional finding should the nurse assess for bronchitis? 42. A client with progressive hearing loss appears distressed when the registered nurse (RN) asks open-ended questions about the client's health history. Which forms of communication should the RN use? 43. Which action should the registered nurse (RN) implement to complete an assessment for a cl...

45. A nurse is preparing an in-service about peripheral pulses for a group of staff nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include? 46. A nurse is planning care for a group of clients and is delegating to the assistive personnel (AP) to take the clients' vital signs. For which of the following clients should the nurse obtain the vital signs rather than the AP. 47. A nurse is caring for client who has a heart rate of 118/min. Which of the following actions should t...

31. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of urge incontinence. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. "Your provider might prescribe anticholinergic medications." B. "You should limit fluids in the evening." C. "You should restrict your intake of caffeine." D. "You might require intermittent urinary catheterization." E. "You might require an anterior vaginal repair." 32. A nurse is reviewing the m...

45. a nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who wants to begin taking oral contraceptives. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications will interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives? 46. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start treatment for asthma bethmethasone and albuterol inhalers. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Rinse your mouth after inhaling the beclomethasone 47...

80. A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who reports chest pressure and shortness of breath. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe? 81. A nurse is performing a pain assessment for a client who is alert. The nurse should recognize that which of the following measures is the most reliable indicator of pain? 82. A nurse is administering a cold therapy application to a client. Which of the following manifestations sh...

70. A nurse is beginning a head to toe assessment for a client. In general, what order should the tasks be performed for each body system? A) Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation B) Inspection, Percussion, Auscultation, Palpation C) Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion D) Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation, Inspection 71. A nurse has been assigned to care for a client who has severe hearing loss. Which of the following actions would most positively contribute to the...

25. A nurse is caring for a school age child who is sitting in a chair. To facilitate effective communication, which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Touch the child's arm. B. Sit at eye level with the child. C. Stand facing the child. D. Stand with a relaxed posture 26. A nurse in a provider's office is preparing to assess a young adult male client's musculoskeletal system as part of a comprehensive physical examination. Which of the following findings should the nur...