Prep U Ch Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient is receiving carboplatin. The nurse would expect to administer this drug by which route? - Intravenous The nurse may be asked to administer which medications to a client to counteract the increase in uric acid and subsequent hyperuricemia resulting from the metabolic waste buildup from rapid tumor lysis? - allopurinol A nurse should understand which adverse effects of antineoplastic drugs are related to the death of rapidly growing cells? (Select all that apply.) - *Alopecia *Le...

Electroencephalogram (EEG) Test correct answer: Electrodes are applied to the scalp, and the electrical activity of the brain is monitored. EEG is used to detect seizure activity and disorders. test used to find problems related to ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY of the BRAIN. A client is scheduled for an EEG after having a seizure for the first time. Client preparation for this test should include which instruction? correct answer: "Avoid stimulants and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours before the test ...

MS II Prep U Ch. 26: Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems A home care nurse is visiting a left-handed client who has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted in his left chest. The client tells the nurse how excited he is because he's planning to go rifle hunting with his grandson. How should the nurse respond? "Enjoy your time with your grandson." "You can't shoot a rifle left-handed because the rifle's recoil will traumatize the ICD s...

(1340) PREP U ch 32 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lymphatic SystemA nurse is documenting skin findings in a client with lymphedema. Which of the following descriptions would be most consistent with the expected presentation? - correct answer Brawny The skin of the client with lymphedema can appear thickened, rough, and discolored; it is described as brawny (orange). Rubor means a red appearance; cyanotic is a bluish skin tone when oxygenation to tissues is impaired; and jaundic...

Prep U Chapter 15: Postpartum Adaptations – Qs & As

(1340) PREP U ch 32 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lymphatic SystemA nurse is documenting skin findings in a client with lymphedema. Which of the following descriptions would be most consistent with the expected presentation? - correct answer Brawny The skin of the client with lymphedema can appear thickened, rough, and discolored; it is described as brawny (orange). Rubor means a red appearance; cyanotic is a bluish skin tone when oxygenation to tissues is impaired; and jaundic...

(1340) PREP U ch 32 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lymphatic System Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024A nurse is documenting skin findings in a client with lymphedema. Which of the following descriptions would be most consistent with the expected presentation? - correct answer Brawny The skin of the client with lymphedema can appear thickened, rough, and discolored; it is described as brawny (orange). Rubor means a red appearance; cyanotic is a bluish skin tone when oxygena...

Prep U CH.8 Advanced Test 2024.The nurse is aware that the major role of the kidneys is regulated acid-base balance is to increase the production of? - ANSWER HCO3- The nurse has just received the lab results of a client's calcium level. The nurse identifies a normal calcium level as? a) 9.0 to 10.5 mg/dL b) 3.5 to 5.3 mg/dL c) 13.5 to 14.5 mg/dL d) 12.0 to 15.0 mg/dL - ANSWER a) 9.0 to 10.5 mg/dL The nurse at a long term care facility encourages the older adults to drink even though ...

PREP U CH. 65electroencephalogram (EEG) Questions and Answers 2023 Electroencephalogram (EEG) Test Electrodes are applied to the scalp, and the electrical activity of the brain is monitored. EEG is used to detect seizure activity and disorders. test used to find problems related to ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY of the BRAIN. A client is scheduled for an EEG after having a seizure for the first time. Client preparation for this test should include which instruction? "Avoid stimulants and alco...

MS II Prep U Ch. 26: Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems A home care nurse is visiting a left-handed client who has an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted in his left chest. The client tells the nurse how excited he is because he's planning to go rifle hunting with his grandson. How should the nurse respond? "Enjoy your time with your grandson." "You can't shoot a rifle left-handed because the rifle's recoil will traumatize the ICD s...