MSN 277 (MSN277)

VIDALSPARC correct answer: • Vitals • IV fluids for any losses (electrolytes, water, blood) • Drains ( any hemorrhaging) • Airway ○ Hypoxemia (check pulse ox) § Make sure tongue is not falling back into throat § Roll on side; so they don't aspirate • LOC - because of anesthesia • Skin color - pallor is a sign of hemorrhage, flushed is bad too ○ Also check skin temp • Pain - CNS depression ○ Start on a lower dose and increase it later ○ Opioids fo...

exercising with T1DM correct answer: Check blood sugars: before, during, and after exercise eat 1 gm carb snack before and after to prevent hypoglycemia avoid exercise if BS < 250 mg/dL with ketones microvascular correct answer: retinopathy, nephropathy, dermopathy diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease macrovascular correct answer: cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular disease rule of 15 correct answer: 15 g carb, wait 15 minutes...

The 26-year-old female client is complaining of a low-grade fever, arthralgias, fatigue, and a facial rash. Which laboratory tests should the nurse expect the HCP to order if SLE is suspected? 1. Complete metabolic panel and liver function tests. 2. Complete blood count and antinuclear antibody tests. 3. Cholesterol and lipid profile tests. 4. Blood urea nitrogen and glomerular filtration tests. correct answer: 2. Complete blood count and antinuclear antibody tests. No single laboratory t...

A patient being seen at the clinic on a monthly basis for assessment of BP. The patient has been checking her Bp at home as well and has reported a systolic pressure of 158 and a diastolic pressure of 64. What does the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing? A. isolated systolic hypertension B. secondary hypertension C. primary hypertension D. hypertensive urgency correct answer: A The nurse is assessing a patient with severe hypertension. When performing a focused assessment of the ...