vSim for Nursing | Medical Surgical (NURSING 111)

When caring for a client experiencing a pulmonary embolism, the nurse would expect to see increased levels in which of the following lab test results due to the effects of heparin? - ANS PTT or aPTT The nurse knows that death from an acute pulmonary embolism commonly occurs within how many hours after the onset of symptoms? - ANS 1 Morphine is administered by the nurse in the client experiencing pulmonary embolism in order to accomplish which of the following? (Select all that apply....

the nurse knows that vernon watkins is at most risk for developing which of the following complications following a pulmonary embolism? - ANS cardiogenic shock what initial objective and subjective data in mr. watkins case should lead the nurse to suspect a pulmonary embolism - ANS reluctance to ambulate pain in leg Watkins ABG results were.... how does nurse interpret results - ANS respiratory alkalosis with mild hypoxemia purpose of d-dimer - ANS detect evidence of clott...

Morphine is administered by the nurse in the patient experiencing pulmonary embolism in order to accomplish which of the following? (Select all that apply.) Improve oxygenation Decrease preload Decrease afterload Decrease anxiety Decrease pain Decrease anxiety Decrease pain Decrease preload due to vasodilation effect. Rationale: Small doses of IV morphine are administered to relieve the patient's pain and ease adaption to mechanical ventilation, if needed, which m...

PRE Is the following statement true or false? A pulmonary embolism requires emergency treatment. FALSE TRUE True Rationale:A pulmonary embolism (PE) is considered a medical emergency, as death can occur within one hour if not treated promptly. We have an expert-written solution to this problem! PRE When caring for a patient experiencing a pulmonary embolism, the nurse would expect to see increased levels in which of the following lab test results due to the effects of h...

Which of the following subjective and objective assessment findings in this case would lead the nurse to suspect Mr. Watkins is at risk for a pulmonary embolism? (Select all that apply.) Pain in the leg, Reluctance to ambulate In this scenario, after Mr. Watkins complains of breathing difficulty, the provider orders an arterial blood gas. The blood gas results are as follows: pH 7.50, HCO3 22, PaCO2 25, PaO2 66. The arterial blood gas analysis in this case is Choose Answer.., most likely ...

Which of the following nursing assessment findings are excluded for a pulmonary embolism? (Select all that apply.) Gradual onset chest pain , Hot dry skin , Bradycardia What measure would the nurse take after interpreting the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results for a postoperative client on a 40% oxygen face mask? pH 7.34 PaCO2 46 mm Hg HCO3 26 mEq/L PaO2 86 mm Hg Monitor the respiratory rate and depth closely Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move ...

Surgical Case 4: Vernon Watkins Documentation Assignments 1. Document Vernon Watkins’ respiratory assessment that occurred in the case. Pt. breathing with equal chest rise and fall, lung sounds clear and equal bilateral. Pt RR 24 Pt is speaking in full sentences however, Pt appears anxious with increased work of breathing. SP02 read 90% on room air. Pt states that it is painful to breath Pt rates pain at 3 out of 10 on the pain scale. 2. Document the actions during the acute respiratory...

vSIM Vernon Watkins - Post-op Hemicolectomy: Pulmonary Embolism / Surgical Case 4: Vernon Watkins Documentation Assignments (answered) Surgical Case 4: Vernon Watkins Documentation Assignments 1. Document Vernon Watkins’ respiratory assessment that occurred in the case. 2. Document the actions during the acute respiratory distress episode. 3. Document the changes in Vernon Watkins’ vital signs throughout the scenario. 4. Identify and document key nursing diagnoses for Vernon Watk...