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NUR 641E Final Exam 2023 | Advanced for the Nurse Educator with Complete Solutions Pharmacokinetics involves absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination). Absorption: absorption from the administration site either directly or indirectly into the blood/plasma. Distribution: reversibly or irreversibly move from the bloodstream into the interstitial and intracellular Metabolism: biotransformed via hepatic metabolism or by other tissues. Elimination: tissues. lastly, the drug an...

ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid overload? - Answer- A client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? - Answer- "Increase your intake of foods containing pectin." A nurse i...

Combined BSN 266 HESI V2 Practice & Exam Tested Questions With Revised Correct Answers BEST UPDATED!! 1) A patient is hospitalized with IBD exacerbation and treated with coritcosteroid. The patient develops a rigid abdomen with rebound tenderness. Which action should the nurse take? - ANSWER Measure vital signs 2) A patient with obstructive sleep apnea has difficulty wearing CPAP due to it being uncomfortable. The patient asks about alternative ways to manage sleep apn...

FNP Board Review questions & Answers 100% UpdatedFNP Board Review questions & Answers 100% UpdatedFNP Board Review questions & Answers 100% UpdatedFNP Board Review questions & Answers 100% Updated A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medic...

PNR 408 Review Questions With Certified Solutions the nurse who is caring for a client with kidney failure notes that the client is to dyspneic and crackles are heard when listening to the breath sounds in the lungs. Which additional signs and symptoms should the nurse expect to note in this client? an increase in blood pressure a nurse is reviewing the health records of an assigned client. The nurse should plan care knowing that which client is a risk for potassium deficiency? the client rece...

CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Asthma Attack Answer: -An asthma attack is the sudden narrowing of the airways in re- sponse to a trigger. Asthma attack triggers can include airborne irritants, respiratory illness, or strenuous exercise. -During an asthma attack, airway muscles tighten, the airways swell and inflame, and excess mucus is produced. This sig...

LINDSEY JONES- TMC ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 1. Which is the preferred order to manipulate a mechanical ventilator in order to gradually increase alveolar minute ventilation while limiting MAP? ANSWER - Decrease mechanical deadspace, increase VT, increase RR 2. An air-entrainment jet nebulizer is set at 50%. The respiratory therapist analyzes the oxygen coming from the end of the tubing and finds it is 60%. Which of the following most likely explains this ...

NR565/NR 565 Pharmacology Final Exam Latest (2024/2025) Guide Fully Solved 100%/Questions and Answers Verified-Chamberlain -Start insulin (when A1C is above >9% start at step 2= insulin combo therapy) Who should not take Metformin? -Due to increased risk of Lactic acidosis: patients with CHF, older than 80 years of age, kidney disease (Renal insufficiency) Sulfonylureas should not be used during __________ or with _____________ or _________ impairments. -Pregnancy -Liver -R...

MED SURG 1 / ATI MED Surge 1 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ Which assessment finding would the nurse expect when caring for a patient with asthma? - CORRECT ANSWERPaCO2 of 30 mm Hg Which oxygen delivery device may be used for a patient with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who requires precise amounts of oxygen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Venturi mask Which surgical option may be utilized t...