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A nurse is caring for a client who is acidotic. The nurse asks the charge nurse why the client is breathing rapidly. What response by the charge nurse is best? A. anxiety is causing the client to breathe rapidly B. the client is trying to get rid of extra body acids C. the rapid respirations cause buildup of bicarbonate D. an increased respiratory rate is due to increased metabolism - B resp system is trying to compensate for build up of extra acid A client has urinary incontinence. Whic...

What are ACE inhibitors used for? - - Hypertension - Post MI (improve LV function) - Heart failure What are the side effects of ACE inhibitors? - - dry hacky cough - orthostatic hypotension What are nursing implications for ACE inhibitors? - - first dose at night to reduce first dose hypotension - reduce dose in renal failure - don't give if K >5 - don't give if BP too low or hypovolemic What is adenosine used for? - Convert SVT to sinus rhythm What are side effects of Adenosine...

knowing the most common causes of household fires, which prevention strategy would the nurse focus on when teaching about fire safety? a. set hot water temperature at 140 degrees F b. use only hardwired smoke detectors c. encourage regular home fire exit drills d.. never permit older adults to cook unattended - c the injury that is least likely to result in a full-thickness burn is: a. sunburn b. scald injury c. chemical burn d. electrical injury - a when assessing a patient with ...

what *three* things can hemodynamic monitoring assess? - 1. Assess fluid status (is the volume the problem?) 2. Assess cardiac function (is the heart the problem?) 3. Assess effect of interventions (medications) *side note:* · Monitoring used in patient assessment and decision making · Measurement of pressure, flow & oxygenation within the cardiovascular system what is the goal of hemodynamic monitoring? - Adequate Tissue Perfusion and Oxygenation! (ALWAYS LOOKING AT CO for perfusion...

which cardiac marker is preferred for diagnosis of ACS? a. CKMB B. Myoglobin C. Troponin D. ALT - C Which of the following is indicative of a myocardial infarction? (select all that apply) a. ST segment elevation B. ST segment depression C. Dysrhythmias D. Increased Troponin levels - A, C, D A client is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization using dye. Which of the following assessments is most critical before the procedure? a. I&O b. vital signs c. daily weight d. allerg...

the emergency department nurse is giving discharge instructions to the mother of a child who bumped his head on a table. which statement by the mother indicates understanding of the instructions? a) "he can run and play as he usually does, as long as he doesn't climb" b) "i should take him back to the ED for weakness or slurred speech" c) "there is really nothing to worry about. it was just a bump on his head" d) "i should not let him fall asleep today or during the early evening...

What nursing interventions can be done to relieve pain associated with a lower UTI? - analgesics & antispasmodics, heat to perineum, increase fluid intake, avoid caffeinated drinks, spicy food, and alcohol frequent voiding What complications can arise from a lower UTI? - Renal failure urosepsis strictures obstructions What nursing interventions should be implemented to avoid complications of lower UTI? - educate patient to recognize early symptoms, test for bacteriuria, and initiate pr...

1. Priority during seizures? - observe type 2. how to decrease risk of aspiration with dysphagia? - upright position, foods on unaffected side, NO STRAWS 3. MS patient on prednisone - teaching? - hyperglycemia, hypertension, weight gain 4. Patient who just had stroke, wants to brush their hair but can't recognize term - agnosia 5. Joint preservation after stroke - ROM exercises 6. Health history and physical assessment on MS patient - question about leg weakness/muscle spasms 7. Patie...

A nurse is caring for a client who is acidotic. The nurse asks the charge nurse why the client is breathing rapidly. What response by the charge nurse is best? A. anxiety is causing the client to breathe rapidly B. the client is trying to get rid of extra body acids C. the rapid respirations cause buildup of bicarbonate D. an increased respiratory rate is due to increased metabolism - B resp system is trying to compensate for build up of extra acid

Using the following information to determine the stroke volume (SV).HR = 70 bpmBP = 115/75 mmHgEDV = 110 mLESV = 50 mL - SV = EDV - ESV = 110 - 50 = 60 mL Which hemodynamic parameter best reflects the effectiveness of drugs that the nurse gives to reduce a patient's left ventricular afterload?a. Mean arterial pressure (MAP)b. Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)c. Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)d. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) - ANS: BSVR reflects the resistance to ventricul...