NSG 223 HESI FINAL QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

Closed Fracture - complications


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-compartment syndrome
- Fat embolism syndrome (femur fractures, long bones)




hemodialysis (HD)

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- Common for BP to drop
- Hold BP meds until after dialysis




Stroke- Dysphagia


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-Difficulty swallowing due to impaired function of the mouth, tongue,
palate, pharynx and upper esophagus
-malnutrition, dehydration and infection are common
-inability to eat at a normal speed w/o coughing or choking
-risk for aspiration, pneumonia
-patient must be observed for coughing, food dribbling, pooling in mouth
-tuck chin to chest when swallowing
-thick liquids/ pureed foods
- no straws




Hepatic Failure


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, -portal obstruction
-ascites
-infection / peritonitis
-GI varices
- cirrhosis
- Edema
- Vitamin deficiency and anemia
-Ammonia builds up --> GIVE LACTULOSE- to poop out ammonina, pt.
will have diarrhea
-restrict sodium




Priority Labs with ARDS


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O2
CO2




Radiation Mouth


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- alterations in oral mucosa secondary to radiation
-mouth sores
-hard to swallow/ speak
-decreased salivation
-xerostomia (dryness)
-change in taste
-use coating agents (these meds coat the lining of mouth)
-topical painkillers
-avoid painful foods