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subjective vs objective feeling vs fact pain vs tenderness patients feeling vs physicians assessment benign normal, nothing of concern acute vs chronic new onset vs long standing baseline an individuals normal state of being ausculation listening to sound with a stethoscope palpation act of pressing on an area (by the physician) inpatient admitted to the hospital overnight outpatient seen and sent home the same day chief com...

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

PHARM 1 JESS Pharmacology Test 1 Study Set (Set 2) Questions and Answers A 46-year-old man presents for his annual physical. He states that he has been going to the bathroom more frequently than normal and has lost approximately 20 pounds (9.1 kg) in the past 6 months without trying. His random glucose today is 252 mg/dL (14.0 mmol/L). Which of the following is most appropriate to confirm diagnosis of type 2 diabetes? A. Obtain a fasting glucose level in the morning. B. Have patient per...

CDE Practice Exam Questions #3 with Verified Answers. What is the first step in the process of diabetes self management education? A. Assessment B. Goal setting C. Diagnosis D. Referral correct answers A. Assessment Which of the following options is an outcome of personal record keeping in relation to physical activity, according to recent studies? A. Those who keep logs of physical activity are more adherent to other elements of therapy (ie diet, medication) B. Those who keep exercise...

Ambulatory Care Nurse Certification Exam (ANCC) The Ambulatory care Nurse is triaging a client whose chief complaint is chest pain. What is a priority action for the nurse to take? A. Complete full head to toe B. Administer ASA C. Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG) D. Call 911 - C. Perform an Electrocardiogram Which of the following is essential for the ambulatory care nurse to remind the client of when performing an Electrocardiogram? A. Take a deep breath during the test B. Hold ...

A driver is taking Celexa for the treatment of what he calls a "mild depression". He reports he has not considered or attempted suicide. The examiner should do what? - correct answer Temporarily disqualify the driver until he obtains written clearance for the depression and the medication from the treating provider. Can hearing aids be worn during the forced whisper test? - correct answer NO A driver with a history of diabetes, who is taking Metformin, provides a note from his primary ca...

NR 565 Final Study Guide Latest Update Rated A+ Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose? -TSH - used primarily for screening and diagnosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement therapy -TSH low -T4 normal -T3 is high = hypert...

NR 601 Final Exam 2/2023 With 100% Correct Answers. Prediabetes a condition in which the blood sugar level is higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes; fasting glucose consistently elevated above the normal range but less than 100-125; impaired glucose tolerance state of hyperglycemia where 2 hr post glucose load glycemic level is 140-199 Type 1 diabetes severe insulin deficiency resulting in reduction or absence of functioning beta cells in ...

HESI OB Final Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2023 The nurse should be concerned after the assessment finding on what during a magnesium sulfate infusion for preeclampsia? A. a sleepy, sedated effect B. a respiratory rate of 10 bpm C. DTR of 2+ D. absence of ankle clonus - Correct answer-B should alert the nurse for respiratory depression. The other findings are considered normal. the most common medical complication of pregnancy - Correct answer-hypertension preeclampsia results in wha...

-Chemo Side Effects o Nausea/vomiting (24-48 hr, can be delayed up to 1 week) Meningitis first step o Antibiotics - penicillin (ampicillin) AND cephalosporin o Corticosteroids Multiple sclerosis and urinary retention o Sensation of void heeded immediately (bed pan/urinal @ bedside) o Voiding schedule (start 1/5-2hr then extend) o Drink specific amt every 2 hour; urinate 30 min after w/ timer o Self-catherization Acute renal failure priority o Maintain fluids o Avoid...