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The triage nurse at an ambulatory clinic receives a call from an individual with possible metal fragments in both eyes. Which instructions would the nurse provide for emergency care of this possible eye injury? 1."Remove any visible metal fragments." 2."Apply a loose dressing over your eyes." 3."Rinse your eyes immediately with water." 4."Keep your eyes open to allow tears to form." 2 An acoustic neuroma is removed from a patient. The nurse instructs the patient about tumor recurrence. ...

What causes iron deficiency anemia? dec RBC production b/c of dec iron low iron decreases carrying capacity of RBCs what are manifestations of iron deficiency anemia? dec serum albumin, globulin, transferrin Glossitis (inflam of tongue) "spoon" fingernails How do you treat iron deficiency anemia? diet iron supplements iron dextran What is a nursing consideration for oral iron supplements? take with meals and with a straw to prevent GI upset and staining of teeth what causes pernicious anem...

Solumedrol (methylprednisolone) A 19 year old man is admitted to the ED with a C6 SCI after a motorcycle crash. Which medication should the nurse anticipate that she will administer first? urinary catheterization Which intervention should the RN perform in the acute care of a pt with a autonomic dysreflexia? infarction & necrosis of the cord causes by edema, hemorrhage, & metabolites What causes an initial incomplete SCI to result in complete cord damage? teach the pt how to self catheterize ...

Valves of Right and Left Side Right- Tricuspid Valve Left-Bicuspid (Mitral) Valve What happens to valves during diastole Valves are open- Allow blood from atria t flow freely into relaxed ventricles What happens to valves during systole Valves are closed- The ventricles contract and blood flows upward into the cusps of the tricuspid and mitral valves, causing them to close. Name layers of heart from inner to outermost Endocardium Myocardium Epicardium Pericardium- Sac surround heart Automati...

Post op teaching following cardiac valve replacement bc of anticoagulant use use electric razor Not increasing intake of vitals K+ Safety at home to prevent falls Watch for signs of bleeding Priority care for pts on the cardiac floor with cardiac catheterization percutaneous cardiac intervention (PCI) is at risk for cardiac complications This is a pt that would need immediate care Risk for bleeding Hypovolemic shock risks include anything that causes a patient to bleed profusely (femur fractur...

Components of CNS brain and spinal cord Components of PNS -Cranial and peripheral nerves -Autonomic and somatic What is being assessed in Neuro Assessment -Weakness, pain abnormal sensation, visual disturbances, seizures, dizziness, health/fam/social hx, -Consciousness and mental fx, cognition, cranial nerves, motor system, sensory system, reflexes What is considered purposeful movement Movement that crosses the midline Potential Complications of Altered LOC Respiratory distress or failure P...

Pneumonia- Def, S/S, Assessment and Dx, Management Def- Inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by various microorganisms S/S- SOB, upper resp infection, SOB with reclining or supine (orthopnea), lethargic, decrease appetite and thirst Assess and Dx- Coarse-Diminished-Absent Lung Sounds, Chest Xray, Sputum Culture Management- Antitussives, IS, CPT, Humidified O2, PO or IV ABX if Bacterial 5 Types of Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia- Occurs in community or within 48 hrs of being in hosp...