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NURS 482 Final Exam with Latest Questions and Answers Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) ANSWER -Neurologic deficit that has a sudden onset, resulting in permanent damage to the brain, and is caused by cerebrovascular disease -Stroke occurs when there is disruption of blood flow to a region of the brain -Disrupted blood flow r/t obstruction of vessel, a thrombus or embolus, or the rupture of a vessel -75% of strokes are due to vascular obstruction (thrombi or emboli) resulting in ischemia a...

NURS 482: Acute Kidney Injury Exam with Questions and Answers Acute Kidney Injury (A K I) ANSWER -Abrupt decrease in renal function resulting in an inability to maintain acid-base, fluid, and electrolyte balance and to excrete nitrogenous wastes. -Characterized by: ▪Oliguria ▪Elevated serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr) ▪Electrolyte disturbances ▪Metabolic acidosis Prerenal Kidney Injury ANSWER (60%) Most common cause of A K I Underlying causes -Absolute...

The nurse is caring for a client with Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC). What is the rationale to monitor for symptoms of thrombus formation AND to implement bleeding precautions? - ANS Once clotting factors are depleted, the client is high risk for hemorrhage Rationale: DIC first starts with triggering of widespread release of clotting factors which initially cause thromus formation, after all the clotting factors are utilized, levels are significantly low resulting in he...

NURS 482: Newborn Exam with Questions and Answers Normal breathing rate for neonates ANSWER 30-60 breaths per minute (apneic periods lasting less than 20 seconds) Respiratory distress S&S ANSWER - nasal flaring - retractions - intercostal, subcostal, suprasternal, subclavicular - grunting, stridor, gasping - seesaw/paradoxical respirations - less than 30 or greater than 60 breaths per minute - central cyanosis - TTNB/RDS/PPHN TTNB - when and how quick does it resolve? ANSWER - whe...

NURS 4827 PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM DETAILED 206 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE NURS 4827 PREDICTOR EXIT EXAM DETAILED 206 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 UPDATE Predictor Exit exam 1. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent who has peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I would avoid food and beverages that contain caffeine b. I will use ibuprofen as needed to contr...

NURS 482 Nursing Care of Complex Clients II GI and Liver Case Studies (NEW) 2023. Maddie Davis Patient #1: Mr. Jackson You have reviewed EPIC for Mr. Jackson and found that he was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis. He is 64 years old, 5’7”, and 155 lbs. He has a history of CHF and atrial fibrillation, has a saline lock, O2 at 2 LPM and is able to be up in room as tolerated. He is on a 2-gram sodium diet. HOB up at least 30 degrees. Mr. Jackson i...

NURS 482: Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Exam with Questions and Answers Benefits of breastfeeding ANSWER - provides foundation of health throughout life (immune system) - GI development, function and immunity - respiratory health/ear infections - brain development - lowers stress hormones - contraceptive benefits - financial benefits - formula, sick days Challenges/barriers associated with breastfeeding ANSWER - lack of paid parental leave - breastfeeding culture Common complication...

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NURS 482 Nursing Care of Complex Clients II GI and Liver Case Studies (NEW) 2023. Maddie Davis Patient #1: Mr. Jackson You have reviewed EPIC for Mr. Jackson and found that he was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago with the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis. He is 64 years old, 5’7”, and 155 lbs. He has a history of CHF and atrial fibrillation, has a saline lock, O2 at 2 LPM and is able to be up in room as tolerated. He is on a 2-gram sodium diet. HOB up at least 30 degrees. Mr. Jacks...