Di manifestations - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

Hyperglycemia (2) -happens in both diabetic & non-diabetic pts -BG >200 mg/dL What contributes to hyperglycemia in critically ill pt? (8) -stress response (hormones) -meds (glucocorticoid therapy) -overfeeding (too many calories) -IV dextrose & TPN -immobility -increased insulin resistance -deficient insulin secretion -surgery Why is hyperglycemia an issue in pts? (4) -impairs wound healing -poor immune response -inflammation -endothelial dysfunction (inner lining of blood vessels) Hypergl...

NR 325 EXAM REVIEW 2023/2024 Urine Specific Gravity - CORRECT ANSWER-1.010-1.030 Creatinine - CORRECT ANSWER-0.6-1.2 BUN - CORRECT ANSWER-10-20 mg/dL SIADH treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Fluid restriction, IV hypertonic saline, conivaptan/tolvaptan, demeclocycline Diabetes insipidus (DI) - CORRECT ANSWER-antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is not secreted, or there is a resistance of the kidney to ADH Diabetes Inspidus treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypotonic solution, giving in what we are putting out...

What is the nursing priority for a patient with epiglottitis? A. administer steroids B. assist in endotracheal intubation C. assist in tracheostomy D. apply warm moist pack The correct answer is C. Epiglottitis is an emergency situation requiring immediate intervention: the inflamed epiglottis is blocking the entrance to the trachea, therefore clearing the patient’s AIRWAY is the priority nursing action (eliminate options A and D). Option C is better than Option B; endotracheal intubat...

Explain the pathophysiology associate with Type 1 and Type 2 DM. DM 1 - Is the result of an autoimmune mediated specific loss of beta cells in the pancreatic islet. One of the basic patho of type 2 DM is the development of insulin resistant tissue cells. Explain what occurs in panhypopituitarism - Panhypopituitarism is the term correctly associated with the lack of all anterior pituitary hormones. List the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism - The individual develops a low basal metab...

equitable - providing care that does not vary in quality because of gender, ethnicity, geographic location, and socioeconomic status aging disrupts absorption of - vitamin D, C, A calcium the elderly are less able to taste - salty and sweet elderly should increase intake in what and how much should they intake - fiber 35-50 grams fluids 2 L ex of physiologic behaviors - sleep disturbances increased physical symptoms (GI distress) emotional manifestations (withdrawal, anxiety, anger, and...

What hemodynamic response happens during stress - ANS increased BP and HR antidote for heparin - ANS protamine sulfate signs of cardiac tamponade - ANS distended neck vein, decreased SBP medication used for a fib - ANS cardizem identify manifestations of dig toxicity - ANS N/V, rapid and irregular HR signs of LVF - ANS sudden nocturnal coughing rational for BB use for angina pectoris - ANS decreased myocardial O2 demand Stroke S/S - ANS FAST, ...

TEST 3 NUR 254 Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Hypothalamus - Correct Answer ️️ -brain region controlling the pituitary gland. Secrets CRH, GN-RH, GHRH, SOMATSTATIN GHIH, PROLACTIN-INHIBITING HORMONE, AND TRH pituitary gland - Correct Answer ️️ -The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands. adrenal cortex - Correct Answer ️️ -outer section of each adrenal gland;...

You witness a patient with stiffening and/or rigidity of muscles, especially arms and legs, with immediate loss of consciousness. What type of seizure? 2. You witness a patient with rhythmic jerking/relaxing of all extremities. What type of seizure? 3. You witness a patient with a sudden loss of muscle tone lasting a few seconds, the patient dropped to the floor. What type of seizure? 4. A patient is in recovery after a seizure, they are a bit confused and their brain is recovering. ...

1. Upon review of Ms. Andrews' admission clinical presentation. which clinical manifestations are most related to excessive growth hormone? A. Headache B. Enlarged hands C. Visual changes D. Nausea Answer> B. Enlarged hands 2. Ms. Andrews is ordered to receive bromocriptine mesylate (Parlodel) for the treatment of her tumor. The nurse correlates which rationale for this medication? (Note: Reference Pharm text page 694) A. Decreases serum glucose levels B. Decreases water reab...