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1. A nurse is caring for a client who has left lower atelectasis. in which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for postural drainage? a. Supine and low-Fowler's position b. Right lateral in Trendelenburg position c. Side lying with the right side of the chest elevated d. Prone with pillows under the extremities 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have his alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level checked. The client asks the nurse to explain the la...

Billy Johnson 13 yo “I hate school” With his mother Observations ● Fidgeting ● Warm, dry skin Last Visit One year ago, billy was seen for his well check. He was noted to be a little hyperactive at times; his parents had recently divorced and he was a little irritable and frustrated with having to go between his mother’s and father’s house. Had difficulty following his coach’s directions. Father has a history of cocaine abuse. History 1. How can I help you today? a. M...

● Raynaud's syndrome: avoid factors that initiate vasoconstriction such as cold, stress, and caffeine intake ○ A female client who works as a data entry clerk is concerned as to how her recent diagnosis of Raynaud's syndrome is going to affect her job performance. Which instruction should the nurse provide this client? A. Use a space heater to keep the workplace warm B. Obtain a keyboard designed to limit wrist flexion C. Keep both hands elevated during work breaks D. Take a multivita...

A nurse overhears a hospitalized client with mania telling another client, "I'm actually a journalist writing an article for a magazine — I'm just posing as a person with mental illness." How should the nurse respond? Presenting the client with the actual situation Rationale: When dealing with a delusional client, it is important for the nurse to state clearly that the nurse does not share the client's perceptions. All three of the other options — ignoring the delusion, taking the c...

1. A nurse is completing an admission assessment on an adolescent child who is a vegetarian. He eats milk products but does not like beans. Which of the following items should the nurse suggest the client order for lunch to provide nutrients most likely to be lacking in his diet? a. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich 2. A nurse is caring for a 1-month old infant who weighs 3540 g and is prescribed a dose of cephazolin 50mg/kg IV bolus TID. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? 3. A ...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks gestation following an amniocentesis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications? a. contractions b. Hypertention c. Epigastric pain d. vomiting Answer: a. Contraction Rational: Amniocentesis -Can't be done before 16 weeks, not enough amniotic fluid. -maternal risks: hemorrhage, feto maternal hemorrhage, infection, contractions/labor, abruptio placentae, damage to intestines or bladder, amniotic f...

1. A patient informs the nurse that they are taking an OTC garlic supplement. What possible effect does garlic have on the body? Answer: Effects blood clotting increases risk of bleeding 2. A patient has a complete spinal cord injury at the third cervical vertebra. At what level would you expect the patient to respond to light sensation? Answer: DIAGRAM OF BODY with boxes that you must select to indicate the level. Top box only. FACE 3. After placement of a permanent pacemaker what whic...

NRNP 6550: Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings II i- Human: Ken Fowler V5(Week 7) 2022/2023 Week #7: Week #7 - Conditions of the Renal and Genitourinary Systems NRNP 6550: Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings II i-Human: Ken Fowler V5 FILL OUT THIS TEMPLET AS YOU GO THROUGH THE I-HUMAN PATIENT MODULE SO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING AS YOU GO. YOU ARE ALL WELCOME!!! Name: Ken Fowler Age: 70 years Sex: M Ht: 5'10" (178.0 cm) Wgt: 190 lb (86.0 kg) (BMI 27.3) NOTES FROM...

A nurse us admitting a school-aged child who has pertussis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Initiate droplet precautions for the child A nurse is caring for a newly-admitted school-aged child who has hypopituitarism. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the provider to recommend to the parents for treating the child’s condition? Recombinant growth hormone A nurse is interviewing the parents of an 18-month old toddler during a well-child visit. ...

1. Assessing orientation to person, place, and time helps determine State of consciousness 2. under most conditions, adult patients should be able to repeat a series of numbers. five to eight 3. Recent memory may be tested by showing the patient four items and asking him or her to list the items about 10 minutes later 4. Which condition is considered progressive rather than reversible? Dementia 5. An older adult is administered the Set Test and scores a 14. The nurse inte...