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ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXIT EXAM( 2 DIFFERENT VERSIONS ) 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for thenurse to use to thin this client's secretions? 1) Provide humidified oxygen. → want to hyperoxygenate prior to suction 2) Perform chest physiotherapy prior to suctioning. 3) Prelubricate the suction catheter tip with sterile saline when suctioning the airway...

ICP Nclex Questions, ICP NCLEX style Questions, ICP Nclex Questions The nurse notes that a patient with a head injury has a clear nasal drainage. The most appropriate nursing action for this finding is to a. obtain a specimen of the fluid and send for culture and sensitivity. b. take the patient's temperature to determine whether a fever is present. c. check the nasal drainage for glucose with a Dextrostik or Testape. d. have the patient to blow the nose and then check the nares fo...

ATI MED-SURGICAL HEMATOLOGY AND INTEGUMENTARY TEST BANK EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The nurse is concerned that a patient is demonstrating signs of red blood cell production. What laboratory value did the nurse most likely use to make this decision? - ANSWERS Bilirubin The nurse notes that a patients gaping wound is developing a blood clot. Which body substance is responsible for this clot formation? - ANSWERS Platelets A nurse is preparing to assist with a bone marrow biopsy. Which a...

Chapter 20: Nursing Management: Postoperative Care MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pressure falls to 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to a. increase the rate of the IV fluid replacement. b. continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes....

Test-Bank=Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology 10th Edition=VisovskyComplete Test-Bank Chapter 01= Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice Visovsky=Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology=10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a Long-term care facility before giving the patient’s prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN consider to be the highest priority? a. Obtain any special equipment that...

HESI HEALTH ASSESSMENT TEST BANK | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 100% CORRECT. As a mandatory reporter, the nurse notifies the authorities with which of the following? Suspicion of child or elder abuse/neglect. Proof of substance abuse in minors. Any bruising on a child or older adult. Proof of intimate partner violence. A A 50 year-old patient is in the intensive care unit (ICU) with septic shock. The nurse receives an order to notify the provider if the patient's mean arteria...

COMPLETE A+ TEST BANK Introduction to Critical Care Nursing 8th Edition By Sole Klein Moseley Test Bank/All Chapters Included/ ISBN-/ Instant Download Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Sole: Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice? a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses b. American Heart Association c. American Nurses Association d. Society of Critica...

ATI Comp Practice B W-NGN Exam . A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total thyroidectomy. Laboratory Results 0700: Sodium 143 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Chloride 104 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L ) BUN 15 mg/dl (10 to 20 mg/dl) Magnesium 1.5 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L ) Total calcium 8 mg/dL (9 to 10.5 mg/dL) Phosphate 4.6 mg/dL (3 to 4.5 mg/dL) Glucose 95 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL) WBC 9,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3) Nurses'...

ATI MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM TESTBANK REAL (13 VERSIONS) (2023/2024), VERIFIED, 100 %CORRECT SOLUTIONS  A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should thenurse take first? 1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing. 2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed. 3) Check the client's vital signs. 4) Inform the client about the need t...

HESI PN EXIT EXAM 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? - ANSWER Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to alarm at the nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexes on the screen. The nurse should do which fir...