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1. A nurse is providing education to the parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis and has a prolapsed rectum. The nurse should teach that which of the following is a cause of this complication: a. Bulky stools b. Weakened rectal sphincter c. Elevated pancreatic enzymes d. Decreased intra-abdominal pressure 2. A pre-schooler is admitted to the emergency department with full thickness third degree burn over 45% of his body. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first: a. Ad...

1. Hematological Disorders: Determining Priority Client A. Acute vs. chronic, urgent vs. nonurgent, stable vs. unstable -A client who has an acute problem takes priority over a client who has a chronic problem. -A client who has an urgent need takes priority over a client who has a nonurgent need. -A client who has unstable findings take priority over a client who has stable findings. B. Sickle Cell Anemia- Vaso-occlusive crisis (painful episode) -Acute (related to dehydration and decrease...

• Bacterial Meningitis o Couple questions on the ATI Final o Nursing Care for Meningitis (Highlights) ▪ Reportable findings: The presence of petechiae or a purpuric-type rash requires immediate medical attention ▪ Isolate the client as soon as meningitis is suspected and maintain droplet precautions per facility protocol. • Droplet precautions require a private room or a room with clients who have an infection from the same microorganism, ensuring that each client has his or h...

Carbohydrate, protein and fat 3 main nutrients. Carbs: 45-65% of daily calories function: energy, regulate fat, cardiac and cns system, protein metabolism. Glycogen: stored carb in the liver and muscle and it release between the meals to regulate the Blood glucose level. Carbs 4 calories per gram per energy * Fiber intake 25gr women, for M 38gr per day * Protein 10-35% daily calories, 0.8 gr per kg body weight, tissue building, immune function, neutral nitrogen balance. Wound healing is im...

1. A nurse in an infertility clinic is providing care to a couple who has been unable to conceive for 18 months. Which of the following data should be included in the assessment? (select all that apply) A. Occupation B. Menstrual history C. Childhood infectious diseases D. History of falls E. Recent blood transfusions A. CORRECT: Occupational hazards include exposure to teratogenic substances in the workplace, such as radiation, chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides. B. CORRECT: Menstrual...

A nurse us admitting a school-aged child who has pertussis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Initiate droplet precautions for the child A nurse is caring for a newly-admitted school-aged child who has hypopituitarism. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to recommend to the parents for treating the child’s condition? Recombinant growth hormone A nurse is interviewing the parents of an 18-month old toddler during a well-child visit. ...

1) A nurse is assisting a child who has multiple closed fractures of the lower extremities due to a motor- vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor the child for which of the following complications during the first 24 hr after the injury occurred? c. Volkmann ischemic contracture 2) A nurse is teaching the parent of a toddler who has phenylketonuria about meal planning. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? b. Avoid foods containing milk products 3)...

A client has been prescribed metoclopramide. Which of the following should the nurse include in client education regarding this medication? Select one: a. Notify your provider if you experience restlessness or spasms of the face or neck. An adverse effect of Reglan is extrapyramidal symptoms. The client should stop the medication and notify the provider if these occur. b. This medication can cause urinary frequency. c. Decrease your fluid intake while taking this medication. d. This medicat...

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion for deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should discontinue the medication infusion for which of the following client findings? A) Potassium mEq/L B) aPTT times the control C) Hemoglobin g/dL D) Platelets 96,000/mm^3 D) Platelets 96,000/mm^3 A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 400 mL IV to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The n...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute angle closure glaucoma and has been receiving a continuous IV infusion of mannitol 25% for one hour which of the following adverse affects should the nurse report to the provider immediately a. Peripheral edema i. The greatest risk to the client receiving mannitol IV is development of heart failure therefore the nurse should report peripheral edema to the provider immediately 2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client with peptic ulcer disea...