Melena - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

1 cup = oz - 8 oz 1 Tablespoon = ML - 15 1 teaspoon = - 5 Data Cluster (s&s) for a Hemorrhaging patent - -thrombocytopenia -increase risk for bleeding -melena (maroon stool) hematuria (the presence of blood in urine) -petichial rash (small red or purple spot on the skin, caused by a minor bleed from broken capillary blood vessels. Data Cluster (S&S) for Hypovolemia

The RN is caring for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 DM. What information is most important for the RN to teach the client about life-style changes? - Portion-controlled, heart healthy diet selections The RN suspects that a female client is altering her own diabetic journals. Which lab test should the RN review? - Haemoglobin A1C The RN is assessing the client regarding the need to increase vitamin B12. Which foods should the RN instruct the client to include? - Cheese, egg...

Final Exam: Midterm Exam: NR576 / NR 576 Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Exam Review| Guide with Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Newly Updated) Q: Non ulcer dyspepsia Answer: called functional dyspepsia characterized by indgiestion with no obvious cause Q: Chornic Gastritis Answer: inflammation of inner lining of stomach secondary to mucos- al injury usually asymptomatic but may manifest as epigastric pain, heartburn, N/V and anorexia and weight loss ...

Final Exam: NR576 / NR 576 Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Exam Review | Guide with Verified Answers (2024 / 2025 Newly Updated) Q: Non ulcer dyspepsia Answer: called functional dyspepsia characterized by indgiestion with no obvious cause Q: Chornic Gastritis Answer: inflammation of inner lining of stomach secondary to mucos- al injury usually asymptomatic but may manifest as epigastric pain, heartburn, N/V and anorexia and weight loss Q: Esophageal cancer Answer: malign...

6 y/o male presents w/ hemarthrosis of the L knee. Coag studies: PT 12.5s (normal12-14 sec), INR 1.0, aPTT 58s (normal 18-28 sec), platelet 430,000/microliter (normal 150,000-450,000/microliter), & bleeding time 4m (normal 2-12m). Which is the best tx option for this pt? A. Desmopressin acetate B. Corticosteroids C. Vitamin K D. Cryoprecipitate (u) A. Desmopressin acetate is indicated in von Willebrand's disease, which presents with a prolonged bleeding time. (u) B. Corticosteroids are in...

NRNP 6541 Final Exam (V3) NURS 6541 Primary Care of Adolescents and Children • Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Answer: Yes • Question 2 1 out of 1 points Antibiotic therapy is one of the mainstays of treatment for which of the following causes of wheezing? Selected Answer: c. Epiglottitis • Question 3 1 out of 1 points Dave, age 1...

Final Exam: NSG 316/ NSG316 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment Guide | Qs and As | 100% Correct| Grade A (Verified Answers)- GCU Q: melena can be caused by Answer: taking iron meds Q: bright red blood in the stool may be due to Answer: hemorrhoids Q: developmental changes in men Answer: -testosterone decreases -pubic hair and penis size dec -testes dec in size/less firm Q: 2 main causes of end stage renal disease Answer: HTN and diabe...

What are examples of things that can cause visceral pain? -ANSWER Intestine, biliary tree, liver disease What are examples of things that can cause parietal pain? -ANSWER Appendicitis, peritonitis What are examples of things that can cause referred pain? -ANSWER Cholecystitis What are examples of things that can cause colicky pain? -ANSWER Renal stones What is the order in which you should perform an abdominal physical exam? -ANSWER 1. inspection 2. auscultation 3. percussion 4. p...

The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - correct answer 3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease in oxygen levels. The n...

Upper GI organs mouth,pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and duodenum Lower GI organs small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus Hepatoportal circulation hepatic artery receives oxygenated blood from the inferior mesenteric, gastric, and cystic veins. The hepatic portal vein receives deoxygenated blood from the inferior and superior mesenteric vein and splenic vein and delivers nutrients that have been absorbed from the intestinal system Osmotic diarrhea Caused by the p...