Samenvattingen, Notities en Examens

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus. The client reports loss of peripheral vision. For which of the following is the client at risk? a) cataracts b) macular degeneration c) glaucoma d) presbyopia - ANSWER-c) glaucoma The nurse teaches a student nurse about health care disparities and older adult women. Which statement, if made by the student nurse, would indicate an understanding of the teaching? a) "Women have a shorter life expectancy than men." ...

examples of perfusion - ANSWER-Coronary artery disease: - myocardial infarction Congestive heart failure perfusion - ANSWER-Circulation of blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet current needs of the cells. pulmonary circulation - ANSWER-- deoxygenated blood come from the right atrium to the right ventricle - pulmonary arteries - lungs - pulmonary veins - left atrium systemic circulation - ANSWER-- oxygenated blood left atrium to the left ventricle - systemic ...

Establish a baseline - ANSWER-What should one do during pre-op so that they know if any changes are present? 1. Assessing the patient 2. Easing the patient's anxiety 3. Educating the patient on what to expect 4. Preparing the patient for surgery - ANSWER-What are four areas of focus within pre-op nursing? 1. Cardiac so assess peripheral vascular system 2. Respiratory 3. Vital signs 4. Age 5. Use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana/illicit substances 6. Current drugs 7. Herbal therap...

A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client with diabetes mellitus. A client with diabetes mellitus should - ANSWER-wash and inspect the feet daily Which of the following would be included in the teaching plan for a patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus? - ANSWER-Elevated blood glucose levels contribute to complications of diabetes, such as diminished vision The client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes asks how diabetes type 1 and diabetes type 2 are different. What is the nur...

3 - ANSWER-Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a client with erectile dysfunction. The nurse reviews the client's medical record and should question the prescription if which data is noted in the client's history? 1. Insomnia 2. Neuralgia 3. Use of nitroglycerin 4. Use of a multivitamin 1 - ANSWER-The community health nurse visits a client at home. Prednisone, 10 mg orally daily, has been prescribed for the client and the nurse teaches the client about the medications. Which stat...

D. "To prevent infection in the eye, wash your hands before changing the eye patch or using eye drops." - ANSWER-The nurse is providing postop instructions for the patient following cataract surgery. The most appropriate statement based on the average adult reading level is: A. "To avoid contamination of the eye, use aseptic technique when applying eye drops." B. "Conjunctivitis may result if the eye is contaminated with wet or dirty eye patches." C. "Coughing can cause increased...

D. "To prevent infection in the eye, wash your hands before changing the eye patch or using eye drops." - ANSWER-The nurse is providing postop instructions for the patient following cataract surgery. The most appropriate statement based on the average adult reading level is: A. "To avoid contamination of the eye, use aseptic technique when applying eye drops." B. "Conjunctivitis may result if the eye is contaminated with wet or dirty eye patches." C. "Coughing can cause increased...

A nurse is having difficulty arousing a client following an esophagastrostro duodenoscopy (EGD). Which of the following is the priority action by the nurse? a. Assess the airway b. Allow the client to sleep c. Prepare to administer an antidote to the sedative d. Evaluate procedure lab findings9* - ANSWER-a A patient is scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which laboratory results would be of most concern to the nurse? a. Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL b. Prothrombin time of 32 seconds c. Serum ammonia...

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). For which potential complications will the nurse monitor? Select all that apply. A. Pneumonia B. Peritonitis C. Anemia D. Stroke E. Hypotension F. Cirrhosis - ANSWER-B. Peritonitis C. Anemia E. Hypotension Rationale: The client who has PUD is at risk for perforation in which GI contents enter the abdomen and cause peritonitis. Bleeding occurs as a result causing decreased hematocrit (anemia) and blood pressu...

During a client's neurologic assessment, the nurse finds that he is arousable after light touch combined with a loud voice. How does the nurse document this client's level of consciousness? A. Stuporous B. Lethargic C. Comatose D. Drowsy - ANSWER-B A client with possible Parkinson disease is scheduled to have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The daughter asks the nurse how this test is different from a computed tomography (CT) scan. What is the nurse's best response? A. "The MRI...