Med surg ii stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A client is admitted for dehydration, and an intravenous (IV) infusion of normal saline at 125 mL/hr has been started. One hour after the IV initiation the client begins screaming, "I can't breathe!" The nursing priority action is: 1. Discontinue the IV site and contact the primary health care provider 2. Elevate the head of the bed and obtain vital signs 3. Contact the primary health care provider to obtain a prescription for a sedative 4. Assess for allergies and change the IV t...

MED SURG II EXAM 4 | 126 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ | ALREADY GRADED Normal BP ANSWER: Systolic <120 Normal BP ANSWER: Diastolic <80 Prehypertension ANSWER: Systolic 120-139 Prehypertension ANSWER: Diastolic 80-89 Stage 1 Hypertension ANSWER: Systolic 140-159 Stage 1 Hypertension Deeagles - Stuvia US ANSWER: Diastolic 90-99 Stage 2 Hypertension ANSWER: Systolic = or >160 Stage 2 Hypertension ANSWER: Diastolic = or > ...

ATI Test Med Surg (Answered)!.Cholinergic Crisis - ANSWER-The client presents with increased muscle weakness and twitching due to administration of tensilon Stage II Lime Disease - ANSWER-Is characterized by joint pain as well as cardiac and neurological complications. If left untreated it may become chronic and lead to arthritis and peripheral neuropathy. Correct sequence to respond with a Epi-Pen - ANSWER-1. Inject the pen 2.Remove the stinger 3. Clean with soapy water 4. Apply Ice 5...

Cholinergic Crisis - ANSWER-The client presents with increased muscle weakness and twitching due to administration of tensilon Stage II Lime Disease - ANSWER-Is characterized by joint pain as well as cardiac and neurological complications. If left untreated it may become chronic and lead to arthritis and peripheral neuropathy. Correct sequence to respond with a Epi-Pen - ANSWER-1. Inject the pen 2.Remove the stinger 3. Clean with soapy water 4. Apply Ice 5. Get medical help Adverse ...

HESI FUNDAMENTALS REVIEW 2023/2024 NEW QUESTIONS INCLUDED GRADED A+ HESI FUNDAMENTALS 1. Transdermal top or bottom- goes into bottom layer of skin 2. Patient bilateral ear pain, what to do- ask for pain relief prescription such as acetaminophen 3. Low back pain due to surgery, how do you position patient- Sit with a back support (such as a rolled-up towel) at the curve of your back. Keep your hips and knees at a right angle. (Use a foot rest or stool if necessary.) Your legs should n...

Type I DM -ANSWER 3p's -polyphagia -polydipsia -polyuria Type II DM -ANSWER Insulin resistance Pancreas has decreased insulin production Inappropriate glucose production by liver Altered production of hormones/cytokines Nonspecific symptoms: fatigue, infections, delayed wound healing, visual changes Metabolic syndrome -ANSWER Abdominal obesity >40in >35in Triglycerides >150 HDLs <40 <50 BP >130/85 Fasting glucose >110 How to diagnosis DM -ANSWER...

- ANSWER A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take temperature once a day. B. Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. C. Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. D. Wash dishes in warm water. A. - ANSWER A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy, and has copious and tenacious secretions. Which of ...

The nurse is completing a health assessment of a 42-year-old female with suspected Graves' Disease. The nurse should assess this client for: 1. anorexia 2. tachycardia 3. weight gain 4. cold skin - ANSWER 2. tachycardia Graves' disease, the most common type of thyrotoxicosis, is a state of hypermetabolism. The increased metabolic rate generates heat and produces tachycardia and fine muscle tremors. Anorexia is associated with hypothyroidism. Loss of weight, despite a good appetite and...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank 2023 Questions and Answers 100% Correct A. - ANSWER A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take temperature once a day. B. Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily. C. Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves. D. Wash dishes in warm water. A. - ANSWER A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative foll...