Hypotension Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Check the client's vital signs. Rationale: It is possible that the client's nausea is secondary to digoxin toxicity. By obtaining vital signs, the nurse can assess for bradycardia, which is a symptom of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should withhold the medication and...

Exam 3: NUR 210 / NUR210 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Principles of Pharmacology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A | Galen Q: What type of medication is metoprolol? Answer: Beta Blocker Q: What are the contraindications for metoprolol? Answer: heart block, heart failure, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiogenic shock Q: What are the nursing interventions for metoprolol? Answer: baseline vitals, liver and renal function, AST, LDH, patient teaching Q: What is the patient teaching for metoprolol...

Minimum urine output? - 0.5ml/kg/hr How to calculate MAP? - Double diastolic + systolic / 3 Below 65 (or 70 in a healthy person) means the organs are not being properly perfused. This is a critical situation. Used to identify hypotension Nursing intervention for monitoring fluid volume - MAP I&Os Daily weights Lab data for monitoring fluid volume - Sodium, BUN, Hct signs/symptoms of fluid overload - Crackles, edema, hyponatremia (dilutional), bounding pulse, elevated BP/ MAP At risk f...

ATI RN Concept-Based Assessment, Proctored Exam for Level 2 Complete Test Bank Includes Online Practice Question:-A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking antacids frequently for gastrointestinal distress. The assessment findings include drowsiness, muscle weakness, bradycardia, and hypotension. Which of the following electrolyte imbalance should the nurse suspect? a. hypophosphatemia b. hypochloremia c. hypomagnesemia d. hypernatremia {{Correct Ans- c The nurse should identi...

Exam 3: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen Q: What type of medication is metoprolol? Answer: Beta Blocker Q: What are the contraindications for metoprolol? Answer: heart block, heart failure, bradycardia, hypotension, cardiogenic shock Q: What are the nursing interventions for metoprolol? Answer: baseline vitals, liver and renal function, AST, LDH, patient teaching Q: What is the pat...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a possible allergic reaction to the medication? A. Bradycardia B. Headache C. Joint pain D. Hypotension LOW BP bc your blood vessels widen causing a drop in BP A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new prescription. The client states she took penicillin 3 years ago and developed a rash. Which of the fo...

ATI RN COMMUNITY HEALTH PROCTORED EXAM A nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has PTSD. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply) A. Difficulty concentrating on tasks B. Obsessive need to talk about the traumatic event C. Negative self-image D. Recurring nightmares E. Diminished reflexes A nurse is caring for a client who has body dysmorphic disorder. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take fi...

What is the most reliable method of confirming and montioring correct placement of an ET tube? - Answer- Continuous waveform capnography The upper airway consists of... - Answer- Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx No gas exchange occurs here __________, it's called ____________. - Answer- Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They conduct airflow towards gas exchange units. Crycothyroid membrane - Answer- between thyroid ...

Exam 2: PRN1032/ PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I Exam Review (2023/2024 Newly Updated) | Questions and Verified Answers| Rasmussen 1. riboflavin rich foods ~ Answer: Cereal, almonds, beef liver, chicken liver, soybeans, milk, yogurt 2. What is a pro-vitamin? ~ Answer: A substance that an organism can transform into a vitamin 3. What is a vitamin? ~ Answer: A compound which an organism requires, but is unable to synthesize in sufficient quantities, so must obta...

NUR 210 Exam 3 with Questions and Answers Latest (2024/2025) | Verified Answers | Galen. Beta adrenergic blockers end in - Correct Answer--olol Alpha-adrenergic blockers end in - Correct Answer--sin Calcium Channel Blockers end in - Correct Answer--pine Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors end in - Correct Answer--pril Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) end in - Correct Answer--sartan or -tan Physiological risk factors for hypertension - Correct Answer--Excessive intake of ...