Med surg neuro system - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Charlie Raymond, 65-year-old male who was admitted to a negative pressure room on Med-Surg for COVID precautions.. He has a history of COPD, hypertension, diabetes type II, and a recent myocardial infarction. He is a retired postal worker who lives at home with his wife. He is on Claforan (cefotaxime) 2 g IV q4hr and sliding scale insulin. Initially this cardiologist was concerned about congestive heart failure and Mr. Raymond is receiving Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg IV twice a day for pulmonary ed...

Pain Assessment and Nursing Management 103 Questions with Verified Answers Definition of pain - CORRECT ANSWER An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience Associated with actual or potential tissue damage Described in terms of such damage Note about pain - CORRECT ANSWER Pain is the number one system that brings individuals to health care providers what are some challenges of treating pain - CORRECT ANSWER reading the patient believing the patient moral dilemmas - giving too much ...

A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving heparin to treat a L leg DVT. Nursing intervention? - elevate the leg A nurse is teaching about child safety measures. What statement indicates understanding? - avoid sun exposure 10am-2pm A home health nurse is teaching about infection prevention to a cancer pt on chemo. Which statement indicates understanding? - "I'll walk short distances throughout the day" A nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 6 month ...

ATI Capstone Med Surg Questions & Answers a nurse is reviewing the ABG results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. what would the nurse expect to see a pt is experiencing SOB, fatigue, JVD, the nurse auscultates a third heart sound (S3), what should the nurse anticipate as the cause of these s/s a nurse is administering potassium chloride elixer 40mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hours, available is 6.7 mEq/5mL. how many mL should the nurse administe...

CNOR Practice Exam Prep by CCI 151 Questions with Verified Answers Which patient population is more sensitive to dosage errors A. Male patients 25-40 B. Bariatric patients C. A patient with a history of polypharmacy D. Pediatric patients - CORRECT ANSWER D. Pediatric patients The National Patient Safety Goals directed at improving staff communication review the need for A. ensuring important test results are communicated to the right person on time B. transferring patients to the cor...

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Swift River Medical-Surgical cases All 2022. Ann Rails - Educational - Increased Fall Risk - Increased Health Change - Increased Pain - Increased Psychological Needs - Normal Sensorium - Normal Ann Rails - Acute pain Impaired comfort Impaired mobility Disturbed sensory perception Fall, risk for Peripheral neurovascular dysfunction Ann Rails - Scenario #1 Use therapeutic Educate pt. Evaluate pt. learning Place call light Document Scenario #2 Wash and glove hands Assess Provide comfort measures No...

A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct disorder. The client threatened suicide to the teacher. Which if the following statements should the nurse include in the assessment? A. Tell me about your siblings B. Tell me what kind of music you like C. Tell me how often you drink D. Tell me about your school schedule - c A nurse is observing bonding with the client and her newborn. Which of the following actions by the client requires th...

ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes in...

ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NGN TEST Questions and Complete Solutions A nurse is caring for a client who has dumping syndrome following a gastrectomy, which of the following actions should the nurse take ? a. Offer the client high carbohydrate meal options meals a day c. Encourage the client to to drink at least 360 ml of fluids with meals d. Have the client lie down for 30 minutes after meals - Ans: d. Have the client lie down for 30 minutes after meals (Lying down after a meal slows t...