Abdominal surgery - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following vein ligation and stripping for varicose veins. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER Position the client supine with his legs elevated when in bed. A nurse is caring for a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm and is scheduled for surgery. The client's vital signs are blood pressure 160/98 mm Hg, heart rate 102/min, respirations 22/min, and SpO2 95%. Which of the following actions should the ...

NURS 2101 (Abdominal Surgery Postoperative care) CASE STUDY with Rationales |UNIVERSITY OF MARY LAND

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE LATEST UPDATE EXAM 2023/2024 WITH SATISFACTORY SUCCESS (RATED A+) 1. Nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 2 day postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications places the client at risk for wound dehiscence? PrednisoneRASMUSSEN COLLEGE ATI PROCTORED NUTRITION RETAKE LATEST UPDATE EXAM 2023/2024 WITH SATISFACTORY SUCCESS (RATED A+)RASMUS...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this...

Midterm Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 New Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 1-4 | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain QUESTION How often should a CK level be drawn and why? Answer: least every 6-12 hours to establish a peak level and then subsequently a downward trend. QUESTION Sylvie is a 26-year-old who presents to the emergency department (ED) after just finishing a full marathon. She complains of feeling lightheaded, nauseous, and ha...

Internal medicine PAEA Questions with Complete Solutions Rated A+ diagnose AAA: US what size AAA do you treat with surgery > 5 cm or growing >0.5 cm/year pain out of proportion to abdominal PE mesenteric ischemia-- triade- POP, afib, recently on digitalis pericardal knock constrictive pericarditis-> this is a loud s3 how do you diagnose constrictive pericarditis echo shows pericardial thickening and normal left ventricular function what murmur "widened pulse pressure" AR -&g...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Correct Answer Apply oxygen to the client via a face mask Instruct the client to splint their abdomen with a pillow when coughing. Plan to ambulate the client as soon as possible. Monitor the client's pain level. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who reports chest pain. Which of the following laboratory results indicates the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction...

Aneurysm Forms in the middle layer of a weakened artery, then pushes on outer layer AAA is the most common HTN is the biggest risk factor CT scan is the best way to diagnose Interventions → monitor BP, maintain BP If size is less than 5 cm, monitor it and HTN management, if bigger than 5 cm or it is producing symptoms then surgery can be done Do not palpate or press down hard Do not do an ultrasound because it will rupture it Aneurysmectomy resection and repair - high mortality rate (old - h...

ATI Capstone Adult Medical Surgical Assessment 1, Actual Exam Questions & Answers (Deeply Explained Answers)-1. A nurse is caring for an adult client who asks about vaccinations against communicable diseases. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following vaccines are available? (Select all that apply) Hepatitis A vaccine Hepatitis B vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine Hepatitis C vaccine Helicobacter pylori vaccine Adult vaccines currently available to prevent contracting communica...

Exam 2: NUR2502/ NUR 2502 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Multidimensional Care III/ MDC 3 Exam| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Rasmussen Q: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Answer: cessation in breathing while sleeping. Must occur a minimum of 5x/hour (can be hundreds/night) lasts from 10sec - greater than 1 minute with each episode Q: Risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Answer: Obesity Oropharyngeal edema Family history Hypothyroidis...