Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Gas Exchange Diagnostic Tests – Altered Gas Exchange • Looking for a cause of this altered gas exchange, the healthcare provider orders a sputum collection for gram stain, culture and sensitivity. What action is appropriate when collecting this sputum? Interprofessional Care – Altered Gas Exchange • The client is transferred from assisted living facility to emergency department due to shortness of breath. Based on the history of present illness, t...

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Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Inflammation Infection and Inflammation • Which statement regarding infection and inflammation is correct? Process of Healing • Adam is a 22-year-old student who loves to skateboard and spend time outside. Recently while skateboarding, Adam fell, breaking his wrist. After surgery to repair his wrist, Adam’s incision was sutured closed. This is an example of which process of healing? Negative Pressure Wound Therapy • Which statement best descri...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Hematologic Alterations Nursing Intervention – Taking Action • A nurse develops a fever before she is scheduled to work. Which priority action is most appropriate? Recognizing Cues – Altered Hematological Conditions • In reviewing a client’s chart, the nurse notes a hemoglobin of 7 g/dL with a low hematocrit. Which symptoms are consistent with these lab values? Select all that apply. Analyzing Cues – Altered Hematologic Conditions • The nurse no...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Function Dietary Customs • Idan, a 34-year-old client, has been admitted for a bowel obstruction. In the admission assessment, Idan identifies himself as a practicing Jewish man who follows Kosher dietary practices. Which statement, made by the nurse, is most appropriate? Obesity • Obesity impacts which body systems? Select all that apply. Metabolic Syndrome • Which health problems are associated with metabolic syndr...

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• What are the nutritional implications, key assessment findings, and nursing interventions for a patient with hypokalemia? • What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity and how would the nurse assess for these symptoms? • How would the nurse provide family-centered care?

Prepare: Nursing Care of Altered Fluid Balance • A client with heart failure is admitted due to shortness of breath in the emergency room. Upon assessment, the nurse found the following: Based on the data above, what are the appropriate nursing diagnoses for this client? Select all that apply. Medication Effects on Fluid Volume • What medication will help to excrete the excess fluid volume in the body? Diagnostic Testing and Fluid Imbalances • Which diagnostic tests will help to iden...

1. Question: The patient has an order for glucophage (Metformin) 2 g orally. The medication available is glucophage 500 mg per scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tablet(s) (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.) 2. Question: The patient has an order for lovastatin (Mevacor) 40 mg orally. The medication available is lovastatin 20 mg per scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tablet(s) (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.) 3. Question...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Mobility Nursing Intervention – Recognizing Cues • The nurse is caring for a client who was recently injured the right leg while playing basketball. Which symptoms could be most consistent with a bone injury? Select all that apply. Recognizing Cues – Altered Mobility • The nurse is caring for a client with a nerve impingement in the lower back area around L4 and L5. Which symptoms are consistent with nerve injury? Select all that apply. Nursing Intervent...