Nur 304 stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch? 1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics 2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen 3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic episode - Answer 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the is...

1. When repositioning an immobile patient, the nurse notices redness over the hip bone. What is indicated when a reddened area blanches on fingertip touch? 1. A local skin infection requiring antibiotics 2. Sensitive skin that requires special bed linen 3. A stage 3 pressure injury needing the appropriate dressing 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the ischemic episode - Answer 4. Blanching hyperemia, indicating the attempt by the body to overcome the is...

Preventative Care - Answer disease prevention • Adult screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, tobacco use, and cancer • Pediatric screenings for hearing, vision, autism, and developmental disorders • HIV screening for adults at higher risk • Wellness visits • Immunizations • Diet counseling • Mental health counseling and crisis prevention • Community legislation (seat belts, car seats for children, bike helmets) Primary Care - Answer Health Promotion focuses o...

A patient is prescribed an antibiotic to treat a urinary tract infection. What statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching? A. "I can stop the medication as soon as the symptoms have disappeared." B. "I will drink more fluids to help clear up the infection." C. "I will stop the medication and contact the doctor if I develop a rash." D. "I should immediately report vaginal itching or discharge." - Answer A: "I can stop the medication as soon as the symptoms ...

A nurse reviews the urinalysis of a client and notes the presence of glucose. What action would the nurse take? a. Document findings and continue to monitor the client. b. Contact the primary health care provider and recommend a 24-hour urine test. c. Review the client's recent dietary selections over 3 days. d. Perform a finger stick blood glucose assessment - Answer ANS: D Glucose normally is not found in the urine. The normal renal threshold for glucose is about 220 mg/dL (12.2 mmol/L)...

How many __stages of grieving were developed by Elizabeth Kubler Ross? - Answer 5 stages What action would a nurse include as an appropriate measure to prevent a fall or postpone frailty? - Answer Exercises for strengthening muscles What nursing intervention is appropriate for the dying person who is in denial? - Answer Acceptance of the dying individual's reactions 1. What type of behavior reflects when the family is distant and talking amongst themselves? - Answer Paying the respects...

The 5 Vital Signs - Answer 1) Temperature 2) Pulse 3) Respiratory rate 4) Blood pressure 5) Oxygen saturation When should a nurse look at VS? - Answer - initial visit -whenever the patient condition changes Is pain subjective or objective? - Answer Subjective Nursing Intervention - Answer nurses are responsible for the patient Average temperature range - Answer 98.8-100.4 Fever - Answer Oral: >100 F Rectal: >100.4 F Hypothermia - Answer <95F Hyperthermia - Ans...