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DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA) AND HYPEROSMOLAR HYPERGLYCAEMIC STATE (HHS) Latest exam 2024

Hypokalemia and lasix - If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, same time- plus or minus 2 lbs per day, plus or m...

Hyperglycemia in patients who have Type 2 diabetes can cause:Thrist In addition to elevated blood glucose levels, the initial laboratory findings in a patient with diabetetic ketoacidosis would include:Decreased bicarbonate levels As a results of prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, the patient with Cushing's syndrome is likely to develop:Moon facies The release of anti diuretic hormone (ADH) from the posterior pituitary gland is stimulated by reduced circulating volume and:I...

Define Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Answer-1. hyperglycemia 2. ketonemia 3. acidemia Definition of DKA - Answer-- glucose in excess of 300, usually more than 500 but less than 800 How do you manage a patient with hypoglycemia and confusion? - Answer-If awake and oriented and not a risk for aspiration - give oral glucose, need to have high protein meal to ensure continued glucose metabolism If not alert and disoriented IV glucose or IM glucagon Kussmaul respirations - Answer-- rapid, dee...

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NGN HESI MED SURG Exam Questions and Answers (with Rationales) Latest update 2024/2025 GRADED A+. A client is being discharged following radioactive seed implantation for prostate cancer. What is the mostimportant information that the nurse should provide to this client’s family? A. Follow exposure precautions. B. Encourage regular meals. C. Collect all urine. D. Avoid touching the client. Rationale: Clients being treated for prostate cancer with radioactive seed implants should be in...

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A | Galen QUESTION Given to decrease ammonia levels. Causes belching, n/v and diarrhea. Answer: Lactulose QUESTION Keeps clots from forming (prevents DVT) - rapid acting, given IV or subq, bleeding precautions Answer: Heparin QUESTION Throbolytics that's used for MI, ischemic stroke and pulmonary emboli, IV or IV bolus within 26 hours...

Which of the following patients is experiencing tachypnea? A patient with a respiratory rate of 25 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 16 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 20 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 12 bpm A patient with a respiratory rate of 25 bpm Regarding medical abbreviations, what does the letter C with a line above it mean? with Which patients should you protect yourself with BSI precautions? all patients You initiate treatment of an injured patient. You a...

Test Bank for ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest ATI RN-Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Detailed Answer Key ATI Complex Endocrine Practice Latest-A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client? A. Chvostek's sign Rational...