PN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 B

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory values indicates the client is at risk for delayed wound healing?

Prealbumin 12 mg/dL This laboratory value is below the expected reference range, indicating that the client's protein status is inadequate and that he is at risk for delayed wound healing due to malnutrition.

Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.

The client is experiencing manifestations of pancreatitis as evidenced by amylase and lipase

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is scheduled for a CT scan with an IV contrast agent. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure?

Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL R: Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL. is not within the expected reference range. Therefore, the nurse should report the finding to the provider before the client has a CT scan with an IV contrast agent. This finding places the client at risk for developing contrast-induced nephropathy.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

Hypovolemia Insert a large gauge IV Initiate a fluid challenge blood pressure Urine output

A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.

" I will need to do the breathing exercises every 1 to 2 hrs after surgery." "I will use my PCA medication before my knee starts to hurt too bad." "I will probably be going home with a walker."

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

Reduce the temperature in the clients room. Limit visitors Hyperthyroidism Increased temperature Weight daily

Click to highlight the findings the nurse should report to the charge nurse immediately. To deselect a finding, click on the finding again.

• Perineal pad is saturated with blood, and large clots are present is correct. The presence of vaginal bleeding and blood clots is a manifestation of vaginal hemorrhage. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse. • Blood pressure 98/56 mm Hg is correct. Decreased blood pressure is a manifestation of vaginal hemorrhage. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse. • Heart rate 102/min is correct, Tachycardia is a manifestation of vaginal hemorrhage. Therefore, the nurse should report this finding to the charge nurse.