Gastrostomy care - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hours ago. Which of the following actions is the priority? A. Assess fluid intake every 24 hours B. Ambulate three times a day C. Assist with deep breathing and coughing D. Monitor the incision site for findings of infection C The priority action the nurse should take when using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care is to assist the client with deep breathing and coughing, which reduces the risk for postoper...

2023 HESI Med Surg Exit Exam (V1 Version 1) Brand New Q&As + Guaranteed A+ While assessing a client with diabetes mellitus, the nurse observes an absence of hair growth on the client's legs. What additional assessment provides further data to support this finding? a. Palpate for the presence of femoral pulses bilaterally. b. Assess for the presence of a positive Homan's sign. c. Observe the appearance of the skin on the client's legs. d. Watch the client's posture and balance d...

HESI LPN Comprehensive Exit Exam Latest 2023 Questions & Answers with Rationale. A newborn with apnea is being discharged from the hospital with home monitoring. What information concerning the infant's care should the practical nurse review with the parents? A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). B. Administration of intravenous antibiotics. C. Reassurance that the infant cannot be electrocuted during monitoring. D. Advise that the infant not be left with caretakers, such as babysitter...

NURS 330 Med Surg Exam 2 (2024) || With Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) NURS 330 Med Surg Exam 2 (2024) || With Questions & Answers (100% Accurate) purpose of gastrointestinal intubation - ANSWER - decompress the stomach .lavage the stomach .diagnose GI disorder .administer medications and feeding .to compress a bleeding sitr . to aspirate gastric contents for analysis the care of a patient with a gastrostomy or jejunostomy- assessment - ANSWER - .patient knowledge and abilit...

FNP Final Exam AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ A 5-year-old child is hit in the face with a baseball bat and is brought to the clinic by a parent. An exam reveals three avulsed front teeth. Radiologic studies are negative for facial fractures. What is the recommended treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Refer the child to the dentist immediately for further evaluation A child who was treated with...

TEXAS NURSING JURISPRUDENCE AND ETHICS FOR TEXAS NURSES FINAL TEST According to BON Position Statement 15.24 Engaging in Reinsertion of Permanently Placed Feeding Tubes, it would be within the scope of practice for a nurse to replace a gastrostomy tube provided that A. the tube has been in place for 8-12 weeks, the nurse has a physician's order to replace the tube, and the nurse has completed specific competency training to safely replace the tube. B. the tube has been in place ...

The healthcare provider prescribes morphine sulfate 4mg IM STAT. Morphine comes in 8 mg per ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? 0.5 ml. A hospitalized male client is receiving nasogastric tube feedings via a small-bore tube and a continuous pump infusion. He reports that he had a bad bout of severe coughing a few minutes ago, but feels fine now. What action is best for the nurse to take? After clearing the tube with 30 ml of air, check the pH of fluid withdrawn from the tube. A c...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam Questions & Answers (ANSWERED CORRECTLY) Verified 2023/2024. The patient with inflammatory bowel disease has a serum potassium of 3.4 mEq/L. Which action should the nurse implement first? Selected Answer: Incorrect a. Notify the healthcare provider Answers: a. Notify the healthcare provider Correct b. Assess the patient for muscle weakness c. Request telemetry for the patient d. Prepare to administer IV potassium 3 A client who experienced an upper...

NR 328 Exam 2 Practice Questions with Verified Answers What intervention is contraindicated in a suspected case of appendicitis? a. Enemas b. Palpating the abdomen c. Administration of antibiotics d. Administration of antipyretics for fever Answer: A Rationale: In any instance in which severe abdominal pain is observed and appendicitis is suspected, the nurse must be aware of the danger of administering laxatives or enemas. Such measures stimulate bowel motility and increase the ri...

ATI fundamentals practice test B Questions with complete solutions A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process? compare prescriptions with medications the client received while are the facility a nurse is reviewing a client's medication prescription that reads, "digoxin 0.25 by mouth every day." which of the following components of the prescription should th...