Abdominal distention - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Rasmussen College MDC 3 FINAL Exam | 100% Correct Answers | Latest 2024 Version 1. The nurse is arriving at the beginning of her shift and has taken report on four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first? A. A client with hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/92 mm Hg. B. A client with pain that is two days postoperative from a prostatectomy. C. A client ready for discharge education after treatment of an acute kidney injury. D. A client with a histo...

HESI Exit Exam Test Bank 2024 NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 500 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ The nurse is ready to insert an indwelling urinary catheter as seen in the picture. At this point in the procedure, what actions should the nurse take before inserting the catheter? (Select all that apply) A. Ask the client to bear down as if voiding to relax the sphincter C. Complete perianal care with soap and water D. Gently palpate the clien...

Final Exam: PNR201 / PNR 201 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: How to measure ventilation in a patient Answer: - movement of gasses in and out of lungs measure with CO2 - ABG - capnography Question: Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Retention In PACU Answer: - painful abdominal or bladder distention - no urinary output Question: Measures for a patient on droplet...

RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse has just received a change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first? A client who is postoperative with abdominal distention and no bowel sounds A client who has diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 105 mg/dL A client who has heart failure and 2+ pitting edema A client who is receiving maintenance IV fluids and needs a new IV catheter...

Final Exam: PRN1178/ PRN 1178 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen Q: constipation *Hard, slow stools that are difficult to eliminate Q: causes of constipation Answer: *diet ↓ in fiber *↓ fluid intake *physical inactivity *ignoring the gastrocolic reflex *stress *some neurologic disorders affecting the nerves in intestinal tract *opioid medications Q: S/S of constipation Answ...

BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Already Graded A- Nightingale Q: The nurse should explain to a client with lung cancer that pleurodesis is performed to achieve which expected outcome? A. Prevent the formation of effusion fluid. B. Remove fluid from the intrapleural space. C. Debulk tumor to maintain patency of air passages. Relieve empyema after pneumonectomy Answer: A Rationale Instillation of a sclerosing agent to ...

Exam 4: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: IBS management Answer: Chronic/recurrent diarrhea, constipation, and/or abdominal pain and bloating & belching right after meal (post prandial) NO wt loss, NO vomiting, NO fatty stools (steatorrhea) Eat, go to bathroom, feel fine after, repeat o Tx: increase fiber, probiotics, fluids Med therapy: alosetron (antidiarrheals), laxa- tive...

TNCC 9th Edition Written Exam What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? correct answerBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? correct answerVasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? correct answerMetabolic acidosis What type of shock results in generalized ...

Exam 3: NSG554/ NSG 554 (Latest 2023/ 2024) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care I Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Ulcerative Colitis Answer: -Idiopathic inflammatory condition involving the mucosal surface of the colon -Results in diffuse friability and erosions with bleeding -Periods of symptomatic flare-ups and remission -Bloody diarrhea is hallmark ** -Severity based on stool frequency, presence & amount of rectal bleeding, cramps, abdominal pa...

NUR170/ NUR 170 Exam 4: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing Complete Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Galen Q: Small bowel obstruction post op interventions Answer: Vitals (BP & pulse) for fluid balance Pain management - analgesics Assess abdomen/bowels/ distention Replace electrolytes - mainly potassium Q: NGT Answer: Monitor drainage, tube patency, placement, maintain NPO status, mouth/nares care, keep patient in semi Fowler...