HESI Case Study: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Sepsis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
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HESI Case Study: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);
Sepsis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass
1. The nurse is aware that the older adult client is at an increased risk for surgical
complications due to normal physiological functions and comorbidities. Which risk
factors place the older adu...
HESI Case Study: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Sepsis Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass 1. The nurse is aware that the older adult client is at an increased risk for surgical complications due to normal physiological functions and comorbidities. Which risk factors place the older adult client at increased risk for surgical complications? - Answer - Decreased respiratory muscle strength. 2. Upon completing the client's assessment, the nurse determines that the client has which surgical risk factors? (Select all that apply.) - Answer - Metroprolol. Poor appetite. Diabetes mellitus. Albumin 3.0g/dL (30 g/L) 3. What is the priority preoperative nursing action to prevent postoperative atelectasis? - Answer - Instruct on incentive spirometer use. 4. Which is the likely reason for the elevated serum creatinine in the absence of kidney disease? - Answer - Dehydration. 5. The nurse is caring for the client who has just been extubated. What should the nurse do first, after the client is extubated? - Answer - Administer supplemental oxygen. 6. One hour has passed since the client was extubated. Which nursing actions take priority at this time? (Select all that apply.) - Answer - Monitor respiratory rate. Assess cardiac rhythm. 7. Based on the nurse's assessment, which is the priority nursing action? - Answer - Administer morphine.
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