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A 54-year-old patient admitted with diabetes mellitus, malnutrition, osteomyelitis, and alcohol abuse has a serum amylase level of 280 U/L and a serum lipase level of 310 U/L. To what diagnosis does the nurse attribute these findings? Malnutrition Osteomyelitis Alcohol abuse Diabetes mellitus Alcohol abuse The patient with alcohol abuse could develop pancreatitis as a complication, which would increase the serum amylase (normal 30-122 U/L) and serum lipase (normal 31-186 U/L) levels a...

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with cellulitis of the upper left arm.Which manifestation should the nurse anticipate finding with this client? (Select all that apply.) A. Swollen lymph glands B. Pustules with surrounding erythema C. Deep, firm, painful nodule D.Fever and chills E. Erythema The nurse is performing a health history for a new client in the clinic.Which should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cellulitis in an adult? (Select all that apply.) A. Peripheral...

When assessing a patient with a partial-thickness burn, the nurse would expect to find (SATA): a. blisters b. exposed fascia c. exposed muscles d. intact nerve endings e. red, shiny, wet appearance A patient is admitted to the burn center with burns of his head and neck, chest, and back after an explosion in his garage.On assessment, the nurse auscultates wheezes throughout the lung fields. On reassessment, the wheezes are gone and the breath sounds are greatly diminished. Which action...

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing frequent diarrhea. The nurse should first: a. Auscultate the abdomen in a clockwise manner. b. Lightly palpate the abdomen to check for areas of pain. c. Inspect the abdomen for masses, scars, or distention .d. Percuss the abdomen to identify fluid or air. A patient reports severe cramping after a large-volume cleansing enema. What should the nurse do next? Answer: c. Inspect the abdomen for masses, scars, or distention. Rationale: The sequen...

Can indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious adverse effect of NSAIDs like ibuprofen due to COX-1 inhibition affecting the gastric mucosa. Should be taken with a full glass of water and the client should remain upright for 30 minutes to prevent esophageal irritation. Increases the risk for bleeding when taken with aspirin due to both having anticoagulant effects. Monitor respiratory rate and rhythm after administration as it is used to reverse opioid overdose, particularly respirato...

Which of the following postimplantation instructions must a nurse B provide a patient with a permanent pacemaker? a. Delay activities such as swimming and bowling for at least 3 weeks b.Avoid sources of electrical interference c. Keep moving the arm on the side where the pacemaker is inserted d.Keep the arm on the side of the pacemaker higher than the head The nurse must instruct the patient with a permanent pacemaker to avoid sources of electrical interference.Also, instruct the patien...

An antimicrobial medication that has selective toxicity has which characteristic? A. Ability to transfer DNA coding B. Ability to suppress bacterial resistance C. Ability to avoid injuring host cells D.Ability to act against a specific microbe The development of a new infection as a result of the elimination of normal flora by an antibiotic is referred to as what? A. Resistant infection B. Superinfection C. Nosocomial infection D.Allergic reaction

Which cardiac enzyme would the nurse expect to elevate first in a client diagnosed with a myocardial infarction? Along with persistent, crushing chest pain, which signs/symptoms would make the nurse suspect that the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? 1. Midepigastric pain and pyrosis 2. Diaphoresis and cool clammy skin 3. Intermittent claudication and paloor 4. Jugular vein distention and dependent edema The client diagnosed with rule-out myocardial infarction is experienci...

-refers to the mechanisms the body uses to keep its fluids close to chemically neutral -acids and bases are produced by foods, exercise, during cellular metabolism, body processes and illnesses -acids and bases react to each other by forming salts and water (chemical reaction) -pH=power of hydrogen (hydrogen is an acid) -pH is a scale used to measure the hydrogen ion concentration in a water based solution -the bodys homeostasis pH is within a range of 7.35-7.45=slightly alkalotic -...

Amlodipine, Diltiazem, felodipine, Verapamil, Nicardipine, Nifedipine, Isradipine Loop Diuretics CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS INCLUDE: Used for hypertension, edema, CKD, heart failure. Check potassium, bp and pulse. Depletes potassium and sodium (other electrolytes as well) furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide examples of loop diuretics thiazide diuretics calcium will go up