Deep tendon reflexes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication and notify the provider? a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix). The client's potassium...

HEALTH ASSESSMENT HESI VERSION 2 EXAM COMPLETE GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? A. Presents with a hacking non-productive cough of 6 weeks dur...

Exam 2: NR304 / NR 304 (New 2024/2025 Update) Health Assessment II |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain QUESTION What body part causes an unsteady gait Answer: Hip QUESTION Rheumatoid arthritis vs Osteoarthritis Answer: RA: -pain in morning -bilateral and symmetrical -Pain decreases with activity and worsen with rest OA: -pain as the day progresses -usually asymmetric -Pain increases with activities and improves ...

Exam 1: NUR210 / NUR 210 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Transition to Practice - Capstone | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis Question: Which lab value is the most important for the nurse to report? Answer: -Increased troponin **Increased troponin could indicate an acute MI** Question: Dopamine 5 mcg/kg/min 105 kg 800 mg in 250 mL. How many mL/hr? Answer: 5 mcg*105 kg*min/800000 mcg * 250 mL x 60 =10 mL/hr Question: Which of these should the nurse i...

Final Exam: NUR163/ NUR 163 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros Q: Does sleep efficiency increase with age? Answer: No, sleep efficiency decreases, older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep. Q: Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? Answer: Yes Q: Nocturnal Movement Disorders Answer: Restless leg syn...

HESI EXIT EXAM REAL Tested Questions With 100% Correct Answers| GUARANTEE PASS When is it most important for the nurse to assess a pregnant client's deep tendon reflexes (DTRs)? Within the first trimester of pregnancy. If the client has an elevated blood pressure. When the client has ankle edema. During admission to labor and delivery. Rationale: A systolic greater than 140 mm Hg or a diastolic greater than 90 mm Hg is a sign of preeclampsia. Deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) greater ...

A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, "Maybe I have lung cancer or something," and wants to get checked out since, "I can't seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks." Which computer documentation of this client's concerns should the nurse enter? correct answer: Describe having a "body-wracking dry cough" of 6 weeks duration. A 75-year-old client with a recent history of a cerebrovas...

Final Exam: NUR163 / NUR 163 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A – Hondros Q: Does sleep efficiency increase with age? Answer: No, sleep efficiency decreases, older adults may complain that they do not feel refreshed after sleep. Q: Does the risk for sleep disorders increase with age? Answer: Yes Q: Nocturnal Movement Disorders Answer: Restless leg syndrome, which is an irresistible ur...

Which of the following is the recommended Method for trestemt frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticigulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer - Answer C. Warm (40 degrees) water Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them - Answer ...

Final Exam: NRNP 6566/ NRNP6566 Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings I| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Update- Walden Question 1 Which of the following medications has the best gram negative bacteria coverage? Cefuroxime (Cefzil) Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Clarithromycin (Biaxin) Moxifloxacin (Avelox) Question 2 A 66 year old patient is admitted to the ICU with hospital acquired pneumonia. She has consolidation in the right middle and lower lung lobe. Arterial blood ...