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NUR 209 (LATEST 2024 / 2025 UPDATE) MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE COMPLETE AND WELL EXPLAINED BY EXPERTS AND GRADED A+ 100% CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2024 GUARANTEED 100% SUCCESS[ALL YOU NEED TO PASS YOUR EXAMS $6.48   Add to cart

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NUR 209 (LATEST 2024 / 2025 UPDATE) MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE COMPLETE AND WELL EXPLAINED BY EXPERTS AND GRADED A+ 100% CORRECT LATEST UPDATE 2024 GUARANTEED 100% SUCCESS[ALL YOU NEED TO PASS YOUR EXAMS Which topic is most important for the nurse to includ...

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NUR 209 (LATEST UPDATE)
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE
COMPLETE AND WELL EXPLAINED BY
EXPERTS AND GRADED A+ 100% CORRECT
LATEST UPDATE 2024 GUARANTEED 100%
SUCCESS[ALL YOU NEED TO PASS YOUR
EXAMS

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, Which topic is most important for the nurse to include in teaching for a 41-yr-old patient diagnosed
with early alcoholic cirrhosis?



Avoiding all alcohol use

A serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L (3.2 mmol/L) is reported for a patient with cirrhosis who has
scheduled doses of spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix) due. Which action would the
nurse take?

administer the spironolactone

Which action would the nurse take to evaluate treatment effectiveness for a patient who has hepatic
encephalopathy?

Ask the patient to extend both arms forward.

Which finding indicates to the nurse that lactulose is effective for an older adult who has advanced
cirrhosis?

The patient is alert and oriented

Which result is most important for the nurse to monitor to detect possible complications in a patient
with severe cirrhosis who has bleeding esophageal varices?



Ammonia level

A patient with cirrhosis has ascites and 4+ edema of the feet and legs. Which nursing action will be
included in the plan of care?

Place the patient on a pressure-relief mattress

Which finding indicates to the nurse that a patient's transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
(TIPS) placed 3 months ago has been effective?

Fewer episodes of bleeding varices

How would the nurse prepare a patient with ascites for paracentesis?

Ask the patient to empty the bladder

Which laboratory test result will the nurse monitor to evaluate the effects of therapy for a patient
who has acute pancreatitis?

Lipase

Which assessment finding would the nurse need to report most quickly to the health care provider
regarding a patient who has acute pancreatitis?



Muscle twitching and finger numbness

Which risk factor would the nurse specifically ask about when a patient is being admitted with acute
pancreatitis?

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