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NURS 601 Weeks 1-4 Questions with Complete Solutions

The nurse is caring for a client with heart failure. On assessment, the nurse notes that the client is dyspneic, and crackles are audible on auscultation. What additional manifestations would the nurse expect to note in this client if excess fluid volume is present? 1. Weight loss and dry skin 2. Flat neck and hand veins and decreased urinary output 3. An increase in blood pressure and increased respirations 4. Weakness and decreased central venous pressure (CVP) Correct Answer-Correct ans...

NURS 601 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A

Which of the following diagnostic and assessment findings from among the patients on a geriatric medical unit most warrants further investigation? a. A 78-year-old man has recently developed urinary incontinence. b. A 78-year-old male's stomach pH is increased. c. A 71-year-old male client's echocardiogram reveals slight left ventricular hypertrophy. d. An 81-year-old woman's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is low. Correct Answer-A. A 78-year-old man has recently developed urinar...

NURS 601 Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions

NURS 601 Quiz 1 Questions with Complete Solutions

601 Quiz 2 Outpatient (Nurs 601) Questions With Complete Solutions

aging Correct Answer-begins at conception not pathological opportunity for usefulness, fulfillment, and joy financial status Correct Answer-older adults will often be operating at a reduced income, use social security, and have limited retirement funds cardiovascular disease Correct Answer-the greatest risk to health in both adult and older adult populations diabetes melliitus Correct Answer-need for insulin, teach safe medication use due to high risk, instruct on sliding scale min...

NURS 6011 Exam 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

A Correct Answer-Which of following statements most accurately captures the role of chronic illness in the lives of older adults? A. Chronic illnesses constitute the leading cause of death for older adults. B. More older adults die from acute illnesses than from chronic diseases. C. While chronic diseases used to be the leading cause of death, this is no longer the case. D. While cancer rates have fallen, other chronic diseases remain a common cause of death. B Correct Answer-Which of the...