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The nurse evaluates that wearing bifocals improved the patient's myopia and presbyopia by assessing for a. strength of the eye muscles. b. both near and distant vision. c. cloudiness in the eye lenses. d. intraocular pressure changes. A nurse should instruct a patient with recurrent staphylococcal and seborrheic blepharitis to a. irrigate the eyes with saline solution. b. apply cool compresses to the eyes three times daily. c. use a gentle baby shampoo to clean the lids as needed. d....

A 19-year-old male being tested for multiple allergies develops localized redness and swelling in reaction to a patch skin test. Which intervention by the nurse would have the highest priority? A. Notify the primary care provider B. Apply a topical antiinflammatory cream C. Remove the patch and extract from the skin D. Administer oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl) The nurse is teaching a 24-year-old female patient who has a latex allergy about preventing and treating allergic reactions. W...

atraumatic care as the delivery of therapeutic care through the implementation of interventions that “eliminate or minimize the psychological and physical distress experienced by children and their families in the health care system.” family-centered care: is essential to ensuring safe care during and after health care intervention. first-pass effect causes drugs administered by the oral route and absorbed via the GI tract to undergo some metabolism in the hepatocytes in the liver ...

Hesi RN 2026 Case Studies Management of a MedicalUnit

Current Good Manufacturing Practices , these standards are multifaceted and require that package labels give quality and strength of all contents and products be free of contaminants and impurities Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 clarified marketing regulations for herbal remedies. DSHEA reclassified herbals as “dietary supplements” distinct from food or drugs. dried herbs are fresh herbs that have had the moisture removed by sun or heat. extracts are made by i...

The nurse is assessing a client experiencing motor loss as a result of a left-sided cerebral vascular accident (CVA). Which clinical manifestations would the nurse document? 1. Hemiparesis of the client's left arm and apraxia. 2. Paralysis of the right side of hte body and ataxia 3. Homonymous heminopsia and diplopia 4. impulsive behavior and hostility toward family. 2. 2 3. A 78 year old client is admitted to the emergency department with numbness and weakness of the left arm and s...

Which action will the nurse in the hypertension clinic take in order to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new patient? a. Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5 to 10 mm Hg per second. b. Have the patient sit in a chair with the feet flat on the floor. c. Assist the patient to the supine position for BP measurements. d. Obtain two BP readings in the dominant arm and average the results. The nurse obtains the following information from a patient newly diagnosed with pr...

Which of the following is a primary reason for using aseptic technique during wound care? a. To promote wound healing b. To reduce the risk of infection c. To prevent the formation of scars d. To decrease pain and discomfort Answer: b Which of the following is a potential complication of immobility? a. Increased muscle tone b. Increased bone density c. Decreased cardiac output d. Increased respiratory rate Answer: c Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to...

straining their relationship. No reports of domestic violence have been made. The home is free of any weapons. She is employed in a pediatrician office. Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree at a night school. She has a Associates Degree. States that she has as experienced drinking-related blackouts in the past (high school) and five weeks ago. Report alcohol intake with 1 or 2 drinks weekly. Denies tobacco use. Denies recreational drugs use.

The nurse is caring for a patient with a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data will be of most concern to the nurse? a. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. b. Urine output is 30 mL over the last hour. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for the last 8 hours. d. There is prolonged skin tenting over the sternum. A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care ...

Which classification of urinary tract infection (UTI) is described as infection of the renal parenchyma, renal pelvis, and ureters? a. Upper UTI c. Complicated UTI b. Lower UTI d. Uncomplicated UTI While caring for a 77-year-old woman who has a urinary catheter, the nurse monitors the patient for the development of a UTI. What clinical manifestations is the patient most likely to experience? a. Cloudy urine and fever b. Urethral burning and bloody urine c. Vague abdominal disco...

. To minimize headache following a lumbar puncture, what should be increased? a. Calcium b. Fluid intake c. Potassium d. Ambulation 2. 3. The family should be advised that a craniotomy can take as long as: a. 2 hours. b. 6 hours. c. 12 hours. d. 25 hours. 4. 5. As ICP increases and perfusion is reduced, oxygen delivery to cerebral tissue is: a. increased. b. bypassed. c. reduced. d. stopped. 6. 7. A patient with increased ICP has a "blown pupil". Which of the following de...

Terry is scheduled for a CBC (complete blood count), RF (rheumatoid factor), ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), joint x-rays, and a bone scan. Additional diagnostic tests, which may be performed to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis, include MRI and synovial fluid analysis, or synovial biopsy. 1. Which nursing intervention related to the scheduled bone scan is most important to implement? A) Ask the client if she has any internal metal devices. INCORRECT This is an important measur...

TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false. 1) The 1948 World Health Organization's definition of health is analogous to a state of wellness. Answer: True False 2) The World Health Organization defines health as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Answer: True False MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the qu...

Student: 1. The nervous system as a whole consists of the and the . A. brain; spinal cord B. central nervous system; peripheral nervous system C. somatic nervous system; autonomic nervous system D. sensory nervous system; motor nervous system 2. The peripheral nervous system consists of the and the . A. brain; spinal cord B. central nervous system; peripheral nervous system C. somatic nervous system; autonomic nervous system D. forebrain; hindbrain 3. The nervous system connects the ...

Service research suggests homes are becoming increasingly connected as consumers automate and personalize new forms of service provision. Yet large-scale empirical evidence on how and why consumers automate smart domestic products is lacking. To address this knowledge gap we analyze 13,905 consumer-crafted, automated combinations of smart domestic products, totaling 1,144,094 installations, across 253 separate service providers on the Web service IFTTT.com. An exploratory network analy...

Which of the following structuresislocated in the alveolar processes? -CORRECT -Teeth Which ofthe following isthe wound classification for a bronchoscopy? - CORRECT -CleanContaminated The enzyme used to soften The zonules ofthe lens before cataractsurgery - CORRECT -Alphachymotrypsin How should the stretcher be oriented when necessary to use an elevator to transport a patient to the OR? - CORRECT -Enter head first, exit feet first Which portion ofthe stomach surroundsthe lower esophageal...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts HBV, HCV, and alcohol abuse are precursorsto which of the following diseases? Correct! cirrhosis cholelithiasis diverticulitis duodenal ulcer Question 2 1 / 1 pts During cholangiography, bubblesin the contrast media would likely: cause a pulmonary embolus Correct! give the appearance of a stone on x-ray pass undetected through the biliary system rupture the cystic duct from pressure exerted during injection Question 3 1 / 1 pts A Whipple procedure is do...

1. The nurse is caring for a patient with respiratory problems. Which assessment finding indicates a late sign of hypoxia? a. Elevated blood pressure b. Increased pulse rate c. Restlessness d. Cyanosis ANS: D Cyanosis, blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the presence of desaturated hemoglobin in capillaries, is a late sign of hypoxia. Elevated blood pressure, increased pulse rate, and restlessness are early signs of hypoxia. 2. A nurse is caring for a 5-y...

Each question has FOUR answer choices. Select the ONE BEST answer. • Correct answer and rationale appear below each question for self-study review. • Chapters covered: 48, 49, 64, 67, 68, 71, 79 (Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics). Question 1. A patient with persistent asthma asks why the provider prescribed an inhaled glucocorticoid rather than a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) for daily use. Which response by the nurse practitioner is most accurate? A. SABAs are more expensive and...