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1. the nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. the nurse should be particularly alert to: A. Nasal congestion B. Abdominal Tenderness C. Muscle Tetany D. Oliguria 2. A client with cancer is a, admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values revel A. Nasal congestion why? removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by transspher- noidal approach through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airwa...

ATI CAPSTONE COMBO ASSESSMENT A and B Graded A+ what is montelukast (singular) for? a leukotriene modifier, and is taken on a regular basis, once a day, and not prn, and is not used for exercise induced asthma what does advance directives contain? written instructions regarding end of life care what is the greatest risk to a pt receiving hemodialysis? disequilibrium syndrome as a result of rapid loss of fluids and decrease bun what is the clinical manifestation of disequilibrium? r...

Do not delegate What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach Addison's & Cushings Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperglycemia Better peripheral perfusion? EleVate Veins, DAngle Arteries APGAR Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, grimace, no response) Activity (flexed, flaccid, limp) Respirations (strong cry, weak ...

NURS 6521 Midterm Exam (Complete Solution) Latest: Question1. A nurse is caring for a postsurgical patient who has small tortuous veins and had a difficult IV insertion. The patient is now receiving IV medications on a regular basis. What is the best nursing intervention to minimize the adverse effects of this drug therapy? A) Monitor the patient's bleeding time B) Check the patient's blood glucose levels C) Record baseline vital signs D) Monitor the IV site for redness, swelli...

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ATI comprehensive predictor 2 Completed for Acing (Only Accurate Answers Provided) ATI comprehensive predictor 2 Completed for Acing Only Accurate Answers Provided Latest Test Guide ATI comprehensive predictor 2 Completed for Acing (Only Accurate Answers Provided) Do not delegate What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach Addison's & Cushings Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/...

ADULTS MED-SURG 1 CARDIAC Adults med-surg 1 cardiac Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) - Arterial occlusive disease - Venous Insufficency Arterial Occlusive Disease A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get clogged Main cause of AOD Atherosclerosis Risk factors of AOD - smoking - diabetes - BMI over 30 - high blood pressure 140/90 - increasing age - family history Effects of AOD It is 6-7 times of a greater risk of ...

ADULTS MED-SURG 1 CARDIAC Adults med-surg 1 cardiac Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) - Arterial occlusive disease - Venous Insufficency Arterial Occlusive Disease A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get clogged Main cause of AOD Atherosclerosis Risk factors of AOD - smoking - diabetes - BMI over 30 - high blood pressure 140/90 - increasing age - family history Effects of AOD It is 6-7 times of a greater risk of ...

ADULTS MED-SURG 1 CARDIAC Adults med-surg 1 cardiac Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) - Arterial occlusive disease - Venous Insufficency Arterial Occlusive Disease A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get clogged Main cause of AOD Atherosclerosis Risk factors of AOD - smoking - diabetes - BMI over 30 - high blood pressure 140/90 - increasing age - family history Effects of AOD It is 6-7 times of a greater risk of ...

ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Review Do not delegate - What you can *EAT* *E*-evaluate *A*-assess * T-*teach Addison's & Cushings - Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperglycemia Better peripheral perfusion? - Elevate veins, D-Angle Arteries APGAR - Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absent) Grimace (cough, grimace, no response) ...