RNSG 1261 (RNSG1261)

RNSG 1261 - Doris Bowman VSIM Medical Surgical Nursing. Nursing management objectives for the patient in the post anesthesia care unit are to provide care until the patient has recovered from the effects of anesthesia, is oriented, has stable vital signs, and shows no evidence of complications. Pain control is a critical component of postoperative care and often includes IV opioid analgesic medications to provide immediate but short-acting pain relief. The most common adverse effects of op...

RNSG 1261 - Marilyn Hughes VSIM Medical Surgical Nursing. A potential complication of fracture, compartment syndrome in an extremity is a limb-threatening condition that occurs when perfusion pressure falls below tissue pressure within a closed anatomic compartment. Without prompt intervention, the decrease in blood flow to tissues results in ischemia. Frequent assessment of neurovascular function after fracture is essential. Sensory deficits, such as paresthesia (burning or tingling sensa...

RNSG 1261: Marilyn Hughes VSIM | Medical Surgical Nursing. Diagnosis: Lower Leg Fracture

Pain – Natalie Harmon 1. Which information obtained by the nurse is most likely to influence Natalie’s perception of her pain? a. Natalie’s parents live in the same neighborhood and often help with the children b. Natalie’s 4-year-old enjoys being the “big brother” to his baby sister c. Natalie was a first grade teacher before having children but now stays home d. Natalie’s younger child is an infant who feeds every 3 hours 2. To assess the quality of Natalie’s pain, the n...

Pre-Quiz Fundamentals: Scenario 7 – Carl R. Exposure to which body fluid places the patient at the highest risk for skin breakdown? A. Stool B. Gastric drainage C. Bile D. Saliva A physician h as prescribed an intermediate-acting insulin for a diabetic patient. Which medication fits this criterion? A. Insulin NPH B. Isophane insulin suspension C. Insulin detemir D. Insulin glargine Which potential problem is considered a disadvantage of moist compress applications? A. Increase in body fluid lo...

SHADOW HEALTH Patricia Young - Infection Pain - Care Plan.

Marilyn Hughes VSIM Medical-Surgical. (GRADED)

SHADOW HEALTH Patricia Young - Infection Pain - Care Plan.