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NUR 1211 Final Exam | Questions and Answers 2023 Graded A+. A nurse is providing care for a client who is postoperative day 2 following gastric surgery. The nurses assessment should be planned in light of the possibility of what potential complications? Select all that apply. Selected Answers: CorrectA. Hemorrhage CorrectB. Pneumonia CorrectD. Atelectasis Answers: CorrectA. Hemorrhage CorrectB. Pneumonia C. Chronic gastritis CorrectD. Atelectasis E. Malignant hyperthermia Response ...

Pain and bloating after eating is caused by... → delayed gastric emptying Medications that cause delayed gastric emptying? → PPIs; ranitidine, famotidine, omeprazole What instructions should you give your patient if they are prescribed antacids/PPIs and psychotropics? → Give medications at least 2 hours apart b/c antacids/PPIs decrease absorption of psychotropics Normal BMI range → 18.5-25 Criteria for admission for ED bx: → BMI <15; 25% total body weight loss in 3 mont...

NR 341 Complex Adult Health CMS Exam Review Resources - ATI: RN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Edition 11 Expected findings of peptic ulcer disease - • Dyspepsia: heart burn, bloating, N/V (may feel like uncomfortable fullness or hunger) - • Dull gnawing pain or burning sensation at mid epigastric or back - • pain after eating - • Pain or epigastric tenderness or abdominal distension - • Blood emesis or stools - • Weight loss

A nurse is preparing to administer a transfusion of RBCs to a client who has heart failure. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor to prevent fluid volume overload? (Select all that apply.) A. Dyspnea B. Gastrointestinal bloating C. Jugular vein distention D. Confusion E. Hypotension A. Dyspnea C. Jugular vein distention D. Confusion Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation of fluid volume overload. Jugular vein distention is a clinical manifestation of fluid ...

Endometrial/Uterine Cancer Correct Answer-**Most common SE: abnormal uterine bleeding (esp. after menopause) Dx: Endometrial Biopsy Tx: Hysterectomy, Radiation, Chemo Ovarian Cancer Correct Answer-**Fast growing + painless - causes more deaths than other female genital cancers SE: lower ABD discomfort/bloating, mild digestive complaints; (late) pelvic pain Dx: bimanual pelvic exam Tx: surgical removal of tumor, chemo, radiation Cervical Cancer Correct Answer-SE: asymptomatic until in...

Preop assess- checklist ● Consent is obtained- how do you know they understand. If they do not understand it is the surgeon’s job to go over surgery. ● Go over patient history ● Allergies and effects of any previous surgery medications. ● Testing, labs, medications and confirmed ● Go over expectation of pre and post-op Post op vital sign- drug use ● Any regional anesthesia will be weaning off, pain meds may be administered ● Frequent monitoring and safety ● Baseline ...

What is your name? Joseph Martinez How can I help you today? (good 1) Oh, boy. My heart’s been pounding over the last 3 days Any other symptoms we should discuss? (good 2) Yeah. I’m tired out and kind of short of breath. Tell me about any current or past medical problems. (good 3) Well I have high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol, but that’s about it. Do you have any recent acute or chronic infections? uh…no Have you had chicken pox, shingles, or rheumatic fever? no What ar...

Which of the enzymes is deficient in the client with lactose intolerance? Which dietary items must be excluded? Which deficiencies may occur? - ️️The enzyme lactose is deficient Dairy must be excluded Bloating, gas, and diarrhea, vitamin D/calcium deficiencies According to the Food Pyramid, how many servings should a person have of: - ️️Bread, pasta, rice group: 1 oz Vegetable group: 1/2 c Fruit group: 1/2 c Milk, yogurt group: 1 c Meat, poultry, fish group: 3 oz Fats/sweets g...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 4: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Allergic Reaction Sxs: - sneezing, water/itchy eyes, vasodilation, bronchospasm Q: Delayed hypersensitivity reaction Answer: -poision ivy - PPD - transplant rejection Tx: - remove the antigen - benadryl - corticosteroid Q: Lyme disease Answer: Stage 1: localized - 3-30 days - bulls eye rash, HA, pain (treatable- po ...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...