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a nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end- of- life decisions. Which information about advanced directives is correct a) informed consent should be verified b) a health care proxy can be designated c) specific dietary restrictions are identified d) legal counsel is needed to make change a health care proxy can be designated a client who has a terminal illness decides to discontinue treatment. What is the appropriate response from the nurse? a) why are you giving up b) tell me ab...

The nurse on an inpatient mental health unit is caring for a client with paranoid delusions who is refusing to eat. The client states that all the food and drinks have been poisoned. Which intervention by the nurse is appropriate? provide the client food in unopened, individually packaged food After listening to the parents' reports and seeing the following pediatric clients, the nurse knows that which client demonstrates signs of abuse that may necessitate mandatory reporting? 5- year -old ...

an adult client was burned as a result of an explosion. the burn initially affected the client's entire face (the anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both of the arms. the client's clothes caught on fire, and the client ran, which caused subsequent burn injuries of the posterior surface of the head and the upper half of the posterior torso. according to the rule of nines, what is the extent of this c...

Causes of respiratory acidosis COPD, lung cancer causes of metabolic acidosis diabetes, renal failure, diarrhea causes of respiratory alkalosis hyperventilation treatment for respiratory alkalosis rebreathe co2; breathe into a paper bag causes of metabolic alkalosis vomiting; excessive diuresis presbyopia farsightedness; impaired vision as a result of aging that occurs in almost all persons at what age does presbyopia start? around 40 Risk factors for cataracts -diabetes -...

Heparin Anticoagulant;Monitor pt's lab work-PTT. Antidote is protamine sulfate Lovenox Anticoagulant; Enoxaparin sodium Plavix (Clopidogrel); This antiplatelet drug prolongs bleeding time, so it should be watched. Avoid aspirin Tylenol Analgesic; Antipyretic; liver toxicity with high doses; <4000mg/day; liver patient <2000mg/day Lithium Antimanic ; a primary drug in manic depression (bipolar); 0.8-1.2 mEq/L; monitor blood levels. Vancomycin Antibiotic; Treats MRSA, C diff;...

Pulmonary Valve Stenosis is a condition in which a deformity on or near your pulmonary valve, the valve that influences the blood flow from your heart to your lungs, slows the blood flow. Cx: COngenital, endocarditis, rheumatic fever (A disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever) Sx: fainting, SOB, Palpitations, cuanosis, poor wt gain Tests: cardiac cath, ECG, CXR, Echocardiogram Tx: prostaglandins, dieuretics, anti-arrythimics, blood thinners, va...

A prospective nursing student questions what program accreditation means. What should be included in the information provided? 1. Accreditation is a voluntary review by a given organization to determine whether the program meets that organizations preestablished criteria. 2. An accredited program is one that meets the minimal standards set by the respective state agencies responsible for overseeing educational programs. 3. Program accreditation is necessary before the graduate is eligible...

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - CORRECT ANSWERS-3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease in oxygen levels. The ...

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