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1) A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. The client is experiencing excessive stools. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? a. Hypokalemia b. Hypercalcemia c. Gastrointestinal bleeding d. Confusion 2) A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation. The client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. Which of the following ac...

Chapter 1: Carbohydrate, protein and fat 3 main nutrients. Carbs: 45-65% of daily calories function: energy, regulate fat, cardiac and cns system, protein metabolism. Glycogen: stored carb in the liver and muscle and it release between the meals to regulate the Blood glucose level. Carbs 4 calories per gram per energy * Fiber intake 25gr women, for M 38gr per day * Protein 10-35% daily calories, 0.8 gr per kg body weight, tissue building, immune function, neutral nitrogen balance. Wound h...

A client with eczema is using an OTC topical product with urea 10% OTC (Aqua Care Cream) to the affected skin areas. Which finding reflects the expected therapeutic response. A. Hydration of affected dry skin areas B. Healing with a return to normal skin appearance C. Reduced pain in eczematous areas D. Decreased weeping of ulcerations in affected area A male client who reports feeling chronically fatigued has a hemoglobin of 11.0 grams/dl (110 mmol/L or SI), hematocrit of 34% and mi...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease. The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output for ...

1. The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child who is 2 hours postop from a cardiac catheterization via the right femoral artery. Which assessment finding is an indication of arterial obstruction? Right foot is cool to the touch and appears pale and blanched 2. An infant with Tetralogy of Fallot becomes acutely cyanotic and hyperpneic. Which action should the nurse implement first? Place the infant in a knee- chest position 3. A child admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis is demonstrating Kussm...

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1) How can I help you today? "I went to see my doctor this morning because I have been feeling bad for the past few days. I'm tired, with nausea & vomiting. Well, he examined me and ordered some labs, and then told me that "kidneys are failing," something about a big change in my creatinine and that I needed to come to the emergency department. He told me to bring the test results here with me. [Test results today: creatinine 3.2 mg/dL; 1 month ago Test results 1.1 mg/dL; urine protein = 400...

Question 51 The novice advanced practice psychiatric nurse working as a new nurse psychotherapist may become increasingly aware of being incompetent as progress is made. According to the Stages of Learning model the advanced practice psychiatric nurse is in which stage of learning? A. Unconscious incompetency B. Conscious incompetency C. Conscious competency D. Unconscious competency Question 52 According to Freud, failure to successfully accomplish the tasks of learning independence a...

1. In Abruptio Placenta, the placenta from the uterine wall . - Separates; prematurely 2. Abruptio Placenta usually occurs in (prima/multi) gravida over the age of . - Multigravida, 35 (HTN, trauma, cocaine) 3. How is the bleeding of Abruptio Placenta different from that in Placenta Previa? - Usually painful; bleeding is more voluminous in placenta previa 4. If you are the nurse starting the IV on the client with Abruptia Placenta, what gauge needle should you use? - 18 (in ...