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HESI - Med-Surg Complete 9 SETS The nurse knows that lab values sometimes vary for the older client. Which data would the nurse expect to find when reviewing laboratory values of an 80-year-old male? A - Increased WBC, decreased RBC B - Increased serum bilirubin, slightly increased liver enzymes C - Increased protein in the urine, slightly increased serum glucose levelsD - Decreased serum sodium, an increased urine specific gravity ANS: C QUIZ: A 51-year-old truck driver who smokes two ...

A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a toddler who has hemophilia A. What would the expected aPTT values be? ~~ - 45sec - This indicates a risk for spontaneous bleeding A nurse is updating the plan of care for a pt who is 48hr post-op a laryngectomy and is unable to speak. Which action should be done first? ~~ - Determine the pts reading skills A nurse is caring for a pt who asks about taking ginseng to improve her appetite. The nurse should identify that ginseng can decrease the e...

Evolve HESI Med SURG EXAM.Questions □ The nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values following administration of chemotherapy. Which lab value leads the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? A Serum PTT of 10 seconds. B Serum calcium of 5 mg/dl. Correct C Oxygen saturation of 90%. D Hemoglobin of 10 g/dl. □ TLS results in hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, and hyperphosphatemia. A serum calcium level of 5 (B), which is low, is a...

MED/SURG 324 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE **general S/S of a transfusion reaction - answer1. Temp incr of more than 2 deg F (1 deg C) 2. Chills 3. Severe low back or chest pain 4. N/V 5. Anxiety 6. Generalized bleeding 7. Hemoglobinuria 8. Hypotension 9. Anuria 10. Dyspnea 11. Wheezing 12. Diaphoresis **What to do if you see signs of a transfusion reaction - answer1. STOP the transfusion immediately. 2. Notify the physician 3. Call the blood bank 4. save the tubing **6 different types of...

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ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM WITH NGN.pdf (Answersat the key end) a client who has had a radial mastectomy 36 hr ago and has a surgical drain a nurse in a med surg unit is preparing to assist w the admission of clients who were injured in a tornado. which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for d/c to make room for the new admissions? pH 7.30 PaCO2 50 mm Hga nurse is reviewing lab values for a client who is experiencing respiratory acidosis. which of the following...

Med/Surg Liver and Kidneys Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the largest gland of the body? - Answer- Liver Where is the liver located? - Answer- RUQ of abdomen What does the liver store? - Answer- Glucose (as glycogen), vitamins A, D, K, iron, copper What does the liver convert ammonia into? - Answer- Urea What does the liver synthesize? - Answer- Blood proteins, clotting factors What does the liver make that aids in digestion? - Answer- Bile What does the liver metabolize a...

ATI Med surg proctored exam LATEST VERSION GRADED A UPDATED APRIL 2023 A nurse is assisting with he care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. Thee nurse should place a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas? Correct anwer- left groin A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood gas ABG values include: pH 7.22 PaCO2 68 mm Hg base excess -2 PaO2 78 mm Hg oxygen ...

EVOLVE MED SURG HESI QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS The nurse is assessing a client's laboratory values following administration of chemotherapy. Which lab value leads the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? A) Serum PTT of 10 seconds. B) Serum calcium of 5 mg/dl. C) Oxygen saturation of 90%. D) Hemoglobin of 10 g/dl. - Answer-B) Serum calcium of 5 mg/dl. TLS results in hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hyperuricemia, and hyperphosphatemia. A seru...