Mrs. M has hyperglycemia and nephrotic syndrome. How are these conditions going to affect her lab values?
This will cause dehydration and cause some values to appear higher than they really are, i.e. Hgb, Hct, BUN, Cr, and glucose.
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An obese postsurgical patient complains of sudden discomfort in her leg. The nurse assesses the leg and finds it cold and pale with no pedal or popliteal pulse. What should the nurse suspect?
a. Venous thrombosis b. Arterial occlusion c. Vascular spasm d. Paresthesia
The nurse at a smoking workshop is working with clients who want to quit smoking. At the first meeting, the nurse outlines a plan of treatment that includes other members of the healthcare team who will be invited to speak to the group
Which of the following professionals would the nurse consider an asset to this group? 1. A neighborhood dentist 2. A psychiatrist 3. A lawyer 4. A massage therapist
A client is admitted with signs of a stroke (CVA). On admission, vital signs were: blood pressure 128/70, pulse 68, and respirations 20, pupils equal and reactive, client awake and responding to verbal stimuli
Two hours later the client is not awake but is easily aroused, has a blood pressure of 140/70, pulse 52, respirations 18, and the left pupil is now slower than the right pupil in reacting to light. These findings are a result of: 1. Increased intracranial pressure. 2. Impending brain death. 3. Reperfusion injury. 4. Normal stabilization poststroke.
A woman is at 32 weeks' gestation. Her fundal height measurement at this clinic appointment is 26 centimeters
After reviewing her ultrasound results, the healthcare provider asks the nurse to schedule the patient for a series of sonograms to be done every two weeks. The nurse should make sure that the patient understands that the main purpose for this is to: 1. Assess for congenital anomalies. 2. Evaluate fetal growth. 3. Determine fetal presentation. 4. Rule out a suspected hydatidiform mole.