When assessing a clie - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing occasional feelings of sadness because of the recent death of a beloved pet. The clients appetite, sleep patterns, and daily routine have not changed. How should the nurse interpret the clients behaviors? 1. The clients behaviors demonstrate mental illness in the form of depression. 2. The clients behaviors are extensive, which indicates the presence of mental illness. 3. The clients behaviors are not congruent with cultural norms. 4. The cli...

HESI RN Exit V2 The nurse assumes care of a postoperative adult client with type 2 diabetes mellitus and learns that the client has a current blood glucose level of 720 mg/dL. When assessing the client, what is the priority? A. Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit B. Observe wound drainage characteristics C. Measure the level of acute pain D. Determine when the client last ate - ANS-A. Assess for signs of fluid volume deficit A male client tells the nurse that he is concerned that h...

VATI RN GREENLIGHT EXAM A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of HIV. I can’t seem to gain any weight Disaster triage following a natural disaster A client who has agonal respirations Client reports chest pain. Which of the following laboratory findings indicates myocardial damage Troponin I 1.8 ng/mL Child who has pediculosis capitis Store nonwashable items in plastic bags for 14 days Child who is unresponsive and has increased intracranial pressure Pad t...

1 / 51 1 1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin extended release tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will avoid crushing this medication I'll switch to a lactosefree formula 2. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving enteral feeding via an NG tube. The client has developed hyperosmolar dehydration. Which of the following ac- tions should the nurse take when administering the cl...

For which clinical indicator associated with a complication of portal hypertension would the nurse assess the client? A. liver abscess B. intestinal obstruction C. perforation of the duodenum D. hemorrhage from esophageal varices {{Ans- c. The increased pressure within the portal circulatory system causes increased pressure in areas of portal systemic collateral circulation (most importantly, in the distal esophagus and proximal stomach). Hemorrhage is a possible complication. Liver absces...

Multiple Choices For which clinical indicator associated with a complication of portal hypertension would the nurse assess the client? A. liver abscess B. intestinal obstruction C. perforation of the duodenum D. hemorrhage from esophageal varices {{Ans- c. The increased pressure within the portal circulatory system causes increased pressure in areas of portal systemic collateral circulation (most importantly, in the distal esophagus and proximal stomach). Hemorrhage is a possible complica...

HESI LPN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM PACK-MEREGED FROM 2019/2020/2021 ACTUAL EXAM-BEST FOR 2022 ACTUAL EXAM HESI LPN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM PACK-MEREGED FROM 2019/2020/2021 ACTUAL EXAM-BEST FOR 2022 ACTUAL EXAM HESI LPN Fundamental 1) A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesic...

HESI LPN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM PACK-MEREGED FROM 2019/2020/2021 ACTUAL EXAM-BEST FOR 2022 ACTUAL EXAM HESI LPN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM PACK-MEREGED FROM 2019/2020/2021 ACTUAL EXAM-BEST FOR 2022 ACTUAL EXAM HESI LPN Fundamental 1) A client who is in hospice care complains of increasing amounts of pain. The healthcare provider prescribes an analgesic every four hours as needed. Which action should the LPN/LVN implement? A. Give an around-the-clock schedule for administration of analgesic...

RN Eating Disorders Assessment Terms in this set (24) A nurse in an outpatient mental health clinic is assessing a client during a follow-up visit. Select the 5 assessment findings that indicate a therapeutic response to the treatment plan. When analyzing cues, the nurse should identify that the findings of increased coping skills, an ECG report that reflects a normal sinus rhythm with no ectopic beats, a potassium and creatinine level that are now within the expected reference ran...

A nurse in a physician's office is reviewing the medical record of a child with a diagnosis of lactose intolerance. Which of the following findings does the nurse expect to see documented in the child's record? - answersEpisodes of cramping abdominal pain and excessive flatus A client is found to have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after witnessing a terrorist attack that caused the deaths of hundreds of people. The nurse, developing a plan of care for the client, identifies posttraum...