Diet and lab values - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

Exam 2: NUR209 / NUR 209 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Those patients with renal cancer can have what procedure done? Answer: Renal Artery Embolization- this cuts off the flow of blood to the tumor. Question: When you have a list of lab values, and are asked which one would you call the provider about- if the K is abnormal this is nearly Always the right answer. It is more important than ...

Exam 1: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: A pt asks you why what he eats has anything to do with wound healing. What is your response? Answer: Successful healing of pressure injuries depends on adequate intake of calories protein, vitamins, minerals and water. Q: After receiving shift report, the night nurse looks at the lab values for a patient with cellulitis. What abnormal lab val...

Exam 3: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Do ACE inhibitors decrease preload, afterload, or both? Answer: Both Q: What lab values should be periodically monitored in a patient taking an ACE1 or ARB? Answer: Renal function needs to be monitored because in some patients these meds can induce renal failure. They also need potassium levels monitored because hyperkalemia can occur...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse make to the client for a sweetener? A. Corn syrup Rationale: Clients who have type 1 diabetes mellitus should limit carbohydrate intake. Corn syrup is high in carbohydrates and is not an appropriate choice to use as a sweetener. B. Natural honey Rationale: Clients who have type 1 diabetes mellitus should limit carbohydrate intake. Honey is high in carbohydrates and is n...

Benzodiazepine- Midazolam - Correct Answer-Uses: Conscious sedation S/E: Dizzy Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Respiratory depression PT teaching: Safety Contraindications: Cardiopulmonary disease Non- Benzodiazepine- zolpidem tartrate - Correct Answer-Uses: Insomnia S/E: Dizziness, Drowsiness, Behavioral changes Adverse reactions/ Toxicity: Complex sleep behavior Local Anesthetic- Lidocaine - Correct Answer-Uses: Minor procedure S/E: Confusion, drowsiness, stinging, bradycardia Nursing c...

Assessment of Abdominal Cramps correct answers 1.) Obtain history 2.) Pattern 3.) Inspect / Assess 4.) Auscultate 5.) Percuss 6.) Palpate 7.) Fever? 8.) Lab values 9.) Radiography 10.) Menstrual Cycle 11.) Urinary Changes 12.) Changes in Diet Questions to Ask if the Patient has Abdominal Complaints correct answers 1.) Nausea? Vomiting? Diarrhea? Constipation? 2.) Rebound Tenderness? 3.) Where does it hurt? (Think Anatomy) a.) Appendicitis b.) Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) c...

CDR RD Exam Which of the following foods would be the best source of zinc for Jewish clients who observe dietary laws? A. Roast Turkey B. Stuffed Pork Chops C. Whole Wheat Bread D. Frozen Green Beans A. Roast Turkey Why: Jewish Dietary law restrict pork and zinc is found in mainly in red meat and poultry. Other good sources of zinc include beans, nuts, and certain types of seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals and dairy products. However, the phytates in whole-grains, cer...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

NSG 318 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the indication of use for Digoxin? treat heart failure and A-fib You suspect your client is experiencing digitalis toxicity. What action do you take? administration of Digoxin-immune fab What nursing intervention will you take prior to administering digoxin? check apical pulse rate You suspect your client is experiencing an angina episode while ambulating around the nurses' station. What non-pharmacologic action is the prio...