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A pregnant woman's biophysical profile score is 8. She asks the nurse to explain the results. The nurse's best response is: - correct answer the test results are within normal limits A woman arrives at the clinic seeking confirmation that she is pregnant. The following information is obtained: She is 24 years old with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5. She admits to having used cocaine "several times" during the past year and drinks alcohol occa...

After talking w/ the HCP, a male pt continues to have questions about the results of a prostatic surface antigen (PSA) screening test and asks the nurse how the PSA levels become elevated. The nurse should explain which pathophysiological mechanism? - ANSWER-As the prostate gland enlarges, its cells contribute more PSA in the circulating blood PSA is a glycoprotein found in prostatic epithelial cells, and elevations are used as a specific tumor markers. Elevations in PSA are r/t gland volume,...

2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? 6. A client who is receiving external beam radiation therapy to the spine for cancer palliation deve...

Hesi Pathophysiology Practice Exam Questions with accurate rationale answers. Graded A+ After talking w/ the HCP, a male pt continues to have questions about the results of a prostatic surface antigen (PSA) screening test and asks the nurse how the PSA levels become elevated. The nurse should explain which pathophysiological mechanism? - As the prostate gland enlarges, its cells contribute more PSA in the circulating blood PSA is a glycoprotein found in prostatic epithelial cells, and...

Suspicious breast mass -A mobile mass that becomes fixed when the arm relaxes is attached to the ribs and intercostal muscles; if fixed when the hand is pressed against the hip, it is attached to the pectoral fascia. -Hard irregular poorly circumscribed nodules, fixed to the skin or underlying tissues, strongly suggest cancer Risk for Breast cancer --Age -family history of breast/ovarian CA - inherited genetic mutations, -personal history of breast cancer - high levels of endogenous ho...

GI PCCN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 The most common causative organism of antibiotic-associated colitis is A. Clostridium difficile. B. Staphylococcus aureus. C. Salmonella. D. Escherichia coli. A. Clostridium difficile is an anaerobic gram-positive, spore-forming, toxin-producing bacillus that causes antibiotic-associated colitis. It colonizes the human intestinal tract after the normal gut flora have been altered by antibiotic therapy. It produces exotoxins that lead to inflammation and d...

NR601 Final Exam Review Study Guide (Latest 2021/2022): Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family - Chamberlain Document Content and Description Below NR601 Final Exam Review Study Guide (Latest 2021/2022): Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family - Chamberlain 6mo ago an elderly pt was dx'd with subclinical hypothyroidism. Today the pt returns and has a TSH of 11 and c/o fatigue. He has taken Synthroid 25mcg daily as prescribed. What is the best course of action for you? - Double the ...

PCCN Master Exam 132 Questions with Verified Answers 1. Cardiac - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - CORRECT A...

Acute Care Exam 1 Week 1 – EENT A primary care provider notes painless, hard lesions on a patient’s external ears that expel a white crystalline substance when pressed. What diagnostic test is indicated? Rheumatoid factor Endocrine studies Biopsy of the lesions Uric acid chemical profile A patient has painful oral lesions and the provider notes several white, verrucous lesions in clusters throughout the mouth. What is the recommended treatment for this patient? Oral hygiene mea...

CNL certification Review Exam 117 Questions with Verified Answers A team charter includes all except which of the following? A. Clearly defined goals B. Specific outcomes C. Team member roles D. Time allotted for each activity - CORRECT ANSWER D. Rationale: A team charter is an essential written agreement defining what the team is going to accomplish, how success will be measured, and defining team member roles. As a clinical nurse leader (CNL), you know a potential use of a patient...