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A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury and has an intraventricular catheter placed. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? (Select all that apply.) A. Flat jugular veins B. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 C. Sleepiness exhibited by the client D. Widening pulse pressure E. Decerebrate posturing - C, D, E Flat jugular veins is incorrect. With increased ICP, the jugular veins are typically distende...

Christensen: Adult Health Nursing, 6th Edition Chapter 03: Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient has generalized macular-papular skin eruptions and complains of severe pruritus from contact dermatitis. When the nurse administers his therapeutic bath, it is important to remember that a. using Burow’s solution helps promote healing. b. rubbing the skin briskly decreases pruritus. c. allowing 20 to 60 minutes to complete the ...

ATI RN Medical Surgical Med Surg A Exam Retake 2 with rationales Questions and Answers (2023 / 2024) (Verified Answers) A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury and has an intraventricular catheter placed. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? (Select all that apply.) A. Flat jugular veins B. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 C. Sleepiness exhibited by the client D. Widening pulse pressure E. Decer...

Midterm Exam: NUR634/ NUR 634 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- GCU Q: A 60-year-old baker presents to your clinic, complaining of increasing shortness of breath and nonproductive cough over the last month. She feels like she can't do as much activity as she used to do without becoming tired. She even has to sleep upright in her recliner at night to be able to breathe comfortably. She...

General Interview Tips Correct Answer: Introduce yourself: full name + title Verify pt identity: full name, birth date Explain purpose of visit *Wash hands prior to exam* "What q's do you have?" prior to leaving Acute Abdomen: HPI Correct Answer: OLDCARTS f/c, n/v, c/d, cp/sob/ha, flatus, BM hematemesis, bloody stool, weight loss anorexia, gallstones, pregnancy NSAIDs, EtOH Acute Abdomen: PEx Correct Answer: BS, percussion, ttp, rebound, guarding, HSM psoas (flex hip), obturator...

What is Bethanechol? - cholinergic/muscarinic agonist/parasympathomimetic agent Bethanechol treats - urinary retention Bethanechol SFX - Hypotension, diarrhea, exacerbation of asthma, dysrhythmias in pts with hyperthyroidism What is Cevimeline? - cholinergic/muscarinic agonist/parasympathomimetic agent Cevimeline treats - xerostomia in Sjogren Syndrome What is Pilocarpine? - cholinergic/muscarinic agonist/parasympathomimetic agent Pilocarpine treats - Topical tx for glaucoma ...

NM706 Mod 1-2 Exam 1 (all) questions with correct answers most stones contain Answer cholesterol and its over-secretion into bile is thought to be a major factor in stone formation acute cholecystitis usually develops when Answer there is obstruction of the cystic duct ________plays a role in 50-85% of cholecystitis cases Answer bacteria in more than half of patients with acute cholecystitis, a history of previous - Answer history of RUQ pain from cholelithiasis is elicited cholecy...

most stones contain Answer cholesterol and its over-secretion into bile is thought to be a major factor in stone formation acute cholecystitis usually develops when Answer there is obstruction of the cystic duct ________plays a role in 50-85% of cholecystitis cases Answer bacteria in more than half of patients with acute cholecystitis, a history of previous - Answer history of RUQ pain from cholelithiasis is elicited cholecystitis - pain is accompanied by Answer anorexia N/V low g...