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NUR 176 Exam 2 (Hondros) with 100- correct answers
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NUR 176 Exam 2(Hondros) with 100%
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Nursing interventions for diuretics - answer Daily weight
Intake & Output
Potassium levels
What does Kayexalate do? - answer Gets rid of potassium
Nursing interventions for patients with severe anemia - answer
Check oxygen due to low Hgb
Check pulse ox
Patient with severe anemia comes in to the ED with chest pain.
What can you as the LPN do? - answer Notify doctor
Apply oxygen
What diagnostic test is used when testing the blood in stool for
anemia patients? - answer Hemoccult
S/s & Tx for Sickle cell anemia - answer Fatigue - Rest periods
Pain - Pain meds
Dehydration - Encourage fluids
Cold - Change environment temperature, lightweight blankets
, Education for patients on blood thinners (Coumadin/Aspirin) -
answer No straight razors
Soft bristle toothbrush
Watch for bleeding in the gums, stool, and urine
Nursing interventions for patients with on/off chest pain - answer
EKG
MONA
Telemetry
S/s of left sided heart failure - answer Pulmonary congestion
Crackles
Dyspnea
Cough
Frothy, blood tinged sputum
Confusion
Increased respirations
Restlessness
S/s of right sided heart failure - answer Ascites
Liver/spleen enlargement
JVD
Edema in the feet/ankles
Abdominal distention
Post procedure for dialysis patient - answer Check weight
Bladder training - answer Routine toileting schedule
Kegels
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