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ATI Endocrine system A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Moon-shaped face b.Weight gain c.Calcium 12.8 mg/dL d. Sodium 150 mEq/L - ANSWER c. Calcium 12.8 mg/dL A client who has adrenal insufficiency will have a calcium level above the expected reference range of 4.5 to 5.6 mg/dL. Moon-shaped face A rounded face, or a moon-shaped face, is a finding of Cus...

NUR265 / NUR 265 Exam 1 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update): Advanced Concepts of Medical–Surgical Nursing | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION aortic abdominal aneurysm risk: - age >60 - smoking - male - atherosclerosis Sxs: - bruit auscultated - pulsation in abd - DO NOT PALPATE Rupture: - flank pain - groin pain Tx: - maintain BP - avoid rupture QUESTION thoracic aortic aneurysm Answer: Sxs: - abd pain/ back pain left side/ flank pain - gnawing...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: encephalopathy diet low protein Q: cardiomyopathy (dilated) Answer: - CHF - Fluid overload Sxs: - fatigue - syncope - LSHF - dysthymia Tx: - diuretics - vasodilators (morphine, nitro) - digoxin - anticoagulants *chronic* *safety (falls)* Q: AMI Answer: RSHF Sxs: - JVD - peripheral edema - weight gain - dec UOP LSHF...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 1: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Anemia in kidney disease when kidneys are damaged they do not make enough EPO (this prompts the bone marrow to make RBCs, which than carry oxygen throughout the body), as a result the bone marrow makes fewer RBCs, causing anemia Q: Hypernatremia Answer: weakness, disorientation, irritability, muscle twitching, decreased reflex, HTN Q: ...

Exam 1: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Hemodialysis advanced CKD - not cure - Tx is intermittent - 3-4 hrs QUESTION Hemodialysis Complications pg 1400 Answer: **hypotension**, - dialysis disequilibrium (dizziness, N/V, restlessness, HA) - cardiac event (dysrhythmias) NI: - VS (temp) Quintin: central venus cath (jugular) Permi cath: tunnled in...

Exam 4: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION Hyperacute Rejection immediately after transplantation - inflammation cause clotting cascade- clots off the organ Risk: - different ABO - multi blood transfusion - multi pregnancy - previous transplant *can not be stopped* QUESTION Acute Rejection Answer: 1-3 weeks after transplant Cause: - antibody-med...

Exam 2: NUR265/ NUR 265 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen QUESTION causes of acute lung injury - shock - trauma - pancreatitis - sepsis - inhalation of toxic gas - aspiration - drug ingestion - fat emboli QUESTION Chest Tubes Answer: - do not strip - lower than pt chest - ensure proper connection - gentle bubbling in water seal chamber - tidling/ intermittent (rise/ fall of water in ch...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 2: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: HIT heparin induced thrombocytopenia - dec in platelets - monitor PTT, CBC Q: Acute Respiratory Failure Answer: Cause: PE, infection, V/Q mismatch Sxs: Resp Acidosis, dyspnea, dec O2, tachycardia, tachypnea Tx: oxygen, sit them up, bipap, bronchodilators, steroid, turn, inc fluids, postural drainage, PaO2: <60 PaCO2: >45 SaO2: <9...