Nursing 556 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ONC Degenerative Disease Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers A patient with a history of osteoarthritis states she has been using exercise as a means to delay progression of the disease. However, she now complains of increased pain in her knees. Given this complaint, which of the following forms of exercise should the nurse suspect the patient uses? a. Swimming b. Water aerobics c. Running d. Stationary bicycling - CORRECT ANSWER c. Running Rationale: Activity modificati...

Case Study Part I Small Bowel Obstruction, NextGen Unfolding Reasoning, Mary O’Reilly, 55 years old, (Latest 2023) Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A

Case Study Part I Small Bowel Obstruction, NextGen Unfolding Reasoning, Mary O’Reilly, 55 years old, (Latest 2023) Correct Study Guide, Download to Score A

Present Problem: Part I: Initial Nursing Assessment Mary O’Reilly is a 55-year-old woman with a prior history of partial colectomy w/colostomy and small bowel obstruction three months ago that resolved with bowel rest and required no surgical intervention. Three days ago Mary developed a sudden onset of sharp generalized abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting and decreased output from her colostomy bag. She has had two small glasses of water today. Mary is admitted to the medical/surgical u...

ONC General Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into th...

Part I: Small Bowel Obstruction NextGen Unfolding Reasoning Mary O’Reilly, 55 years old Primary Concept Elimination Interrelated Concepts (In order of emphasis) ● Patient Education ● Clinical judgment NCLEX Client Need Categories Covered in Case Study NCSBN Clinical Judgment Model Covered in Case Study Safe and Effective Care Environment Step 1: Recognize Cues ● Management of Care Step 2: Analyze Cues ● Safety and Infection Control Step 3: Prioritize Hypotheses...

1. A patient is receiving interferon alpha (Roferon-A) subcutaneously. The patient experiences chills, fatigue, and malaise, and the nurse assesses a temperature of 102 F. The nurse will notify the provider of the temperature and will anticipate which order? a. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol). b. Change to intravenous interferon alpha. c. Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl). d. Obtain a serum BUN and creatinine level. - ANSWER-ANS: A The major side effects of interferon are flulike symptom...

Case NURSING 556 Part I: Small Bowel Obstruction Mary O’Reilly, 55 years old Case Study (GRADED A) Present Problem: Part I: Initial Nursing Assessment Mary O’Reilly is a 55-year-old woman with a prior history of partial colectomy w/colostomy and small bowel obstruction three months ago that resolved with bowel rest and required no surgical intervention. Three days ago Mary developed a sudden onset of sharp generalized abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting and decreased output from her colos...

Core Curriculum for Maternal- Newborn Nursing This page intentionally left blank Core Curriculum for Maternal- Newborn Nursing Fourth Edition Edited by: Susan Mattson, RNC-OB, CTN, PhD, FAAN Professor Emerita College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona Judy E. Smith, PhD, RNC-WHNP Professor School of Nursing California State University—Long Beach Long Beach, California 3251 Riverport Lane Saint Lou...

Test Bank for Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 8th Edition by Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell All 58 Chapters Complete Table of Contents Chapter 01: The Evolution of Nursing Chapter 02: Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Chapter 03: Documentation Chapter 04: Communication Chapter 05: Nursing Process and Critical Thinking Chapter 06: Cultural and Ethnic Considerations Chapter 07: Asepsis and Infection Control Chapter 08: Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility Chapter 09: Hygiene and Care of...