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NURS 2701; WEEK 8 ENDOCRINE HEALTH CHALLENGES EXAM...

What are crystalloids? solutions containing fluids and electrolytes that are normally found in the body Crystalloids maintain what? the osmotic gradient between extravascular and intravascular compartments Do crystalloids contain proteins? no What are the fluids that contain proteins? colloids Which iv fluid solution is high alert double check? hypertonic What are examples of crystalloids? hypertonic saline, hypotonic saline, isotonic saline What type of solution is lactated ringers? isoto...

How many tablets should be administered per dose? Order received: Diamox 0.2 g PO bid Drug available: Diamox 100 mg tablet 2 tablets While preparing to administer medications to a patient, the nurse compares medication in the medication box with the physician's orders. The order states prednisone 15 mg PO for a patient with cirrhosis and the medication in the patient's medication box is prednisolone 5 mg. What should the nurse do next? Call the pharmacy for prednisone 15 mg During the evalu...

The nurse administers a selective cholinergic antagonist (anticholinergic) medication to a client to dilate the pupil during an eye exam. Which of the following would the nurse consider to be a side effect based upon the characteristics of the prescribed medication? a. Increased heart rate b. Increased secretions c. Decreased bladder capacity d. Frequent watery bowel movements - increased heart rate All of the following are effects seen with a cholinergic crisis EXCEPT: a. Increased sali...

NURS 2700: Elimination Questions with Complete Solutions

What are the patient identifiers and methods of preventing medication errors? - name and DOB 9 rights check order to medication 3 times clarify a question with HCP listen to client which of the following orderd medications will the nurese five forst if the client is experiencing an asthma attack? albuterol salmeterol methyprednisone montelukast - abuterol what medications will assist a client requiring maintenance therapy for lung disease? - salmeterol montelukast methylpredniso...

Self :~~ Entirety of an individual's being including body, sensations, emotion, thought. Includes personal traits, characteristics and beliefs Develops as a result of interpersonal interactions Erikson - Infancy :~~ 0-1 year: Trust v. Mistrust 'Hope' Erikson - Early Childhood :~~ 1-3 years: Autonomy v. Shame / Doubt 'Will' Erikson - Pre-school age :~~ 3-6 years: Initiative v. Guilt 'Purpose' Erikson - School Age 2 | P a g e | © copyright | 2024/2025 | Grade A+ | Maste...

Food today - ___ income on fast food? - ___ lbs of sugar in a yr/avg american? - ___ adults are obese - Only ___ of Americans considered metabollically healthy (waist circumference, lipid levels, etc) - ***10% DISPOSABLE INCOME on fast food 130lbs of sugar in a yr/avg american 1/3 adults are obese Only 7% of americans are considered metabollically healthy Dietary reference intakes created by? - ***Institute of Medicine (1940s) Recommended Dietary Allowances (1940s) - og? - new? - ***...

What are the patient identifiers and methods of preventing medication errors? - name and DOB 9 rights check order to medication 3 times clarify a question with HCP listen to client which of the following orderd medications will the nurese five forst if the client is experiencing an asthma attack? albuterol salmeterol methyprednisone montelukast - abuterol what medications will assist a client requiring maintenance therapy for lung disease? - salmeterol montelukast methylpredniso...