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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...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

Exam 3/ Final Exam: PRN 1409/ PRN1409 Client-Centered Care III Exam Review| Complete Guide with Verified Answers| Updated 2023/ 2024| Rasmussen Reasons for keeping blood pressure under control - ANSWER -less of a chance for stroke, heart attack, loss of vision or kidney disease -chronic HTN causes damage to the organs Normal blood pressure range - ANSWER -under 120/80 Causes for second...

Exam 3: NUR101 / NUR 101 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A – Fortis Question: How to do dorsalis pedis pulse Answer: Very light touch, normally lateral and parallel with the extensor tendon of the big toe. Question: Pitting edema Scale Answer: 1+ Mild pitting, slight indentation, no perceptible swelling 2+ Moderate pitting, indentation subsides rapidly 3+ Deep pitting, indentation remains, leg looks s...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has mitral valve disease. Which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the disease process? A. "I should call my doctor if I get a headache." B. "I might develop gastric reflux." C. "I might develop excessive bruising." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." RAT: Swelling of the ankles can indicate heart failure. The client should report this ...

Midterm/ Final Exam: NR 509 / NR509 (Latest 2023/2024) Advanced Physical Assessment Quiz Bank | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | Chamberlain College A patient has been diagnosed with venous stasis. Which of these findings would the nurse most likely observe? a. Unilateral cool foot b. Thin, shiny, atrophic skin c. Pallor of the toes and cyanosis of the nail beds d. Brownish discoloration to the skin of the lower leg Answer: D A brown ...

A bone must be____________ to allow the fusion of fractured parts - Immobilized A common fear of a person with COPD is - Not being able to breathe A fracture that penetrates the skin and Carries high risk of infection is called - Open fracture A patient that has congestive heart failure should be on medication that helps________ their urine output urine output. To help push fluid off the heart to be able to breathe - Increase A person with AIDS that is experiencing Neropathy (numbness tingl...

The nurse has learned that cultural rituals and practices during pregnancy seem to have one purpose in common. What statement best describes this purpose? A. They provide family unity B. They ward off the evil eye. C. They protect the mother and fetus D. They appease the god of fertility (Ans- A. They provide family unity C. They protect the mother and fetus The nurse is caring for a patient who is 8 weeks pregnant and is not happy about being pregnant. What is an appropriate nursing...

NUR 2102 Exam 4 Questions with Correct Answers A patient tells the nurse, "I've been having pain in my belly for several days that gets worse after eating." Which datum from the symptom analysis is consistent with the nurse's suspicion of peptic ulcer disease? a. Gnawing epigastric pain radiates to the back or shoulder that worsens after eating. b. Sharp midepigastric pain radiates to the jaw. c. Intermittent cramping pain in the left lower quadrant is relieved by defecation. d. Colic...

ATI Maternal Newborn Practice Exam| 2023/ 2024 Questions and Verified Answers| Update Q: A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is to undergo hysterosalpingography. Which of the following data alert the nurse that the client is at risk for a complication related to this procedure? Vital: temp 98.9 and BMI of 40.3 H&P: radiology technician Lab: glucose 103 and total cholesterol of 265 mg/dL a. Vital signs b. H&P c. Lab findings d. Medications Answer: B. Q:...

ATI Med Surg Practice A 2020 with rationales QUESTION A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has mitral valve disease. Which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the disease process? A. "I should call my doctor if I get a headache." B. "I might develop gastric reflux." C. "I might develop excessive bruising." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." RAT: Swelling of the an...