Diverticulitis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Medical-Surgical RN A Prophecy Relias Exam 2023 latest update.1. 1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms?: 1200 mcg 2. Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function?: Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction 3. Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action?: Deflate the balloon, advance the cathe...

NURS 623 Exam 3 Mental Health & GI (Most Questions from FNP Cert Review 3rd Ed)The criteria for diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (text revision) state that excessive worry or apprehension must be present more days than not for at least: a. 1 month b. 3 months c. 6 months d. 12 monthsThe clinician has chosen to prescribe an SSRI instead of a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) for a...

1. Which of the following complications is thought to be the most common cause of appendicitis? 1. A fecalith 2. Bowel kinking 3. Internal bowel occlusion 4. Abdominal bowel swelling 2. Which of the following terms best describes the pain associated with appendicitis? 1. Aching 2. Fleeting 3. Intermittent 4. Steady 3. Which of the following nursing interventions should be implemented to manage a client with appendicitis? 1. Assessing for pain 2. Encouraging oral intake of clear f...

1.2 milligrams is equal to how many micrograms? - 1200 mcg Your post-op patient has a Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain in place. How do you ensure effective drain function? - Compress the drain, then plug the bulb to establish suction Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? - Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon Your patient has symptomatic...

Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. - A. Vital signs ...

Midterm Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 New Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 1-4 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION How often should a CK level be drawn and why? Answer: least every 6-12 hours to establish a peak level and then subsequently a downward trend. QUESTION Sylvie is a 26-year-old who presents to the emergency department (ED) after just finishing a full marathon. She complains of feeling lightheaded, nauseous, and ha...

You are assessing a 23-year-old female with abdominal pain, fever, pain on urination, and lethargy. What do you suspect is occurring? *A* PID *B* foodborne illness *C* menstrual cramps *D* diverticulitis - Answer- PID -diverticulitis is inflammation of the digestive tract, which could present with abdominal pain and fever, *but most likely not painful urination.* Diverticulitis - Answer- inflammation of the digestive tract, which could present with abdominal pain and fever, *but most...

WEB WOC Ostomy Care 2023 TEST BANK WITH 400+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | ALREADY GRADED A+ The patient who is NPO for several days is at risk for atrophy of which of the following structures in the mucosal surface of the small bowel? Select one: a. Ligament of Treitz. b. Villi. c. Ampulla of Vaster. d. Sphincter of Oddi. -ANSWER- b. Villi. A bowel prep preoperatively for ostomy surgery is routinely utilized to decrease bacteria in the bowel. The section of the bowel with t...

ATI NUTRITION TESTBANK WITH EXPLANATIONS A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticulitis and a new prescription for a low-fiber diet. Which of the following food items should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray? A. Canned Fruit B. White Bread C. Broiled Hamburger D. Coleslaw Answer: D. Coleslaw Coleslaw contains raw cabbage, which is high in fiber. Clients who are following a low-fiber diet should avoid most raw vegetables A nurse is completing dietary teaching with a c...

RN Leadership Online Practice 2019 B A nurse in an emergency department is performing triage for a group of clients following a motor-vehicle crash. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider to assess first? a. A client who has a closed leg fracture and reports peripheral paresthesia. b. A client who reports a sprained ankle and has a laceration over the medial ankle. c. A client who has arm contusions and manifests asymmetrical thoracic movement. d. A clien...