Exacerbation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse understands that the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is related to which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic inflammation and narrowing of airways (rationale: COPD is a slowly progressive disease involving airway obstruction related to changes and narrowing of airways resulting from chronic inflammation and the body's attempt to repair it.) The nurse recognizes that risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) include whic...

AANP AGPCNP PRACTICE EXAM 2020-2024 1. An older adult presents with severe abdominal pain. The husband reports that earlier in the afternoon, the patient's abdominal hernia had been firm and bulged out 4 inches (10.2 cm). The patient had him press on the hernia and immediately felt burning pain throughout the abdomen. Which of the following is the nurse practitioners' NEXT action? 1. Abdominal CT scan 2. Complete blood count with differential 3. Abdominal ultrasound 4. Referral to...

1 NURSING 250 PROCTORED 1 MEDSURG1 2023-2024 100% verified exam with answers  versions available o Answers with rationale 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bradycardia- more tachycardia cuz of a failing ventricle , SNS is activated to compensate . b. Flushed skin- duskly it wIll look like c. Frothy sputum-Left sided- can be blood tinged d. Jugular vein distention→ Right Rationale: ATI MS:...

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerative colitis is a chronic ulcerative and inflammatory disease of the mucosal and submucosal layers of the colon and rectum that is characterized by unpredictable periods of remission and exacerbation with bouts of abdominal cramps and bloody or purulent diarrhea. The inflammatory changes typically begin in the rectum and progress proximally through the colon Crohn's Disease - Crohn's disease is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbation. It is a suba...

ATI Lower GI 4/20_Cloned_Assessment 1 1. A nurse is discussing good food choices with a client who is recovering from an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease and is to start a low-lactose diet. Which of the following foods is the best choice for the client? A. Soy milk B. Cheddar cheese C. Low-fat yogurt D. Cottage cheese 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is being admitted for an acute exacerbation of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following actions shou...

Drug Name (include if IR, XR, ODT, LA) Indication (include approved ages) Neurotransmitter(s) Affected Target Symptoms Short-acting, intermediateacting or long-acting. Duration of action, peak (if noted) Notable side effects /Patient education instructions Methylphenidate (D/L) (Concerta, Ritalin) -Dopamine, norepinephrine inhibitor and releaser (DNRIRe), stimulant, FDA approved for ADHD in children and adults (ages vary based on formulations), narcolepsy. Off-label for trea...

NURS 615 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 RATED A+. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be constipating. 2. Colchicine always causes some degree of diarrhea. 3. Mild muscle weakness is normal. 4. Moderate amounts of alcohol are safe with colchicine. Ans: 2 3. Larry is taking allopurinol to prevent gout. Monitoring of a patient who is taking allopurinol includes: 1. Complete blood count 2. Blood glucose 3. C-reactive protein 4. BUN, creatinine, an...

AAPC - Chapter 4 - Review Exam | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | New Update 2024 In ICD-10-CM what condition is reported as the default code when the provider documents urosepsis? - Answer️️ - The provider must be queried before an ICD-10-CM code can be applied. According to the ICD-10-CM guidelines, how is bilateral glaucoma of the same type and stage reported? - Answer️️ - A bilateral code can be used to report the type of glaucoma and the stage of glaucoma. According to ...

SCRIBE AMERICA OP FINAL EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ * "Patient is a 56 y/o male with CRF first diagnosed 3 years ago in acute exacerbation today. He reports decreased urinary output that has progressively worsened since onset 5 days ago. Creatinine and BUN elevated and worsening compared to last visit 3 weeks ago. Patient recommended emergency dialysis today and warned that he may be at risk for death and other complications if he does not seek further urgent medica...