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Acne in adolescents

-Early acne occurs in the midface region -Acne usually occurs in middle to late adolescents -Intake of dairy products can contribute to acne severity

BMI

25-29 overweight 30 and above obese 18.5-24.9 normal under 18.5 underweight

Difficulty breathing, and chest pain with a chest x-ray revealing pneumothorax. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

Absence of breath sounds over the affected area.

What should the nurse do first after patient is extubated

Apply supplemental oxygen

A client who underwent hypophysectomy indicates an ICP of 20 mm Hg. Which action made by the client is responsible for the reported ICP?

Bending over at the waist.

similarities between preoperational period and formal operational period

Both periods reflect egocentrism in the individual.

Contraindication to Electroconvulsive Therapy

Brain Tumor

Food Recommended for osteoporosis

Chicken breast Broiled Beef Steak A serving of white meat chicken or one serving of beef contains more than 200 mg of calcium

Hypoglycemia

Report Headache and Irritability Report excessive hunger or thirst Report cold or clammy skin

Dehydration

Elevated Hgb Hct Increased serum osmolarity Increased specific Gravity Increased Serum Glucose

A client who has a thoracotomy develops respiratory acidosis, Which action would the nurse take?

Encourage deep breathing. -Hypoventilation because of pain is usual cause of respiratory acidosis after chest surgery. Deep breathing helps eliminated excess carbon dioxide.

Excretion of drugs

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR), blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine (Cr) values affect the excretion of drugs from the kidneys.

Inhaled anthrax most important focused assessment

Respiratory

Objective Signs of Dehydration

High Cr levels Postural hypotension Heart rate greater than 100

a client with DKA receiving IV fluid and reports numbness of fingers and toes, and SOB. The nurse identifies a U wave on the cardiac monitor. Which electrolyte is causing these findings?

Hypokalemia.

A client is admitted with a head injury and has large amounts of clear, colorless urine draining from the urinary catheter. Which physiological response is possibly causing the increased urine output?

Inadequate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Deficient ADH from the posterior pituitary results in diabetes insipidus. This can be caused by head trauma; water is not conserved by the body and excess amounts of urine are produced.

The nurse anticipates that the client will receive which treatment for pernicious anemia?

Intramuscular injection of vitamin B-12. use a 1 to 1.5 inch needle

Which statement is true regarding varicocele?

It causes elongation of the veins of the spermatic cord.

Which results can affect drug distribution and influence drug-to-drug interactions?

Low serum Albumin Levels Serum albumin levels can affect the binding of drugs. Low levels of albumin can result in toxic effects, especially in the elderly.

One hour since extubation what nursing action takes priority

Monitor RR Assess Cardiac Rhythm

Term used to document a 1 cm elevated solid lesion noted on client's skin

Nodule

Foods high in potassium

Orange Juice, Milk, Tomato

BMP

Potassium 3.5-5 Sodium 135-145 Bunions 5-20 Creatinine 0.6-1.2 Glucose 70-100 Calcium 8.5-10.5 Chloride 95-105 Bicarbonate 22-26

Which laboratory finding is of most concern to the nurse?

Potassium 3.9 mEq/L (3.9 mmol/L). The normal parameters for serum potassium are 3.5 to 5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mmol/L). Sodium 140 mEq/L (140 mmol/L). The normal parameters for serum sodium are 135 to 145 mEq/L (135-145 mmol/L). Phosphorous 4.1 mg/dL (1.32 mmol/L). The normal parameters for serum phosphate are 2.4 to 4.4 mg/dL (0.78 to 1.42 mmol/L). Hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL (112 g/L). Normal hemoglobin for an adult male is 13.2 to 17.3 g/dL (132 to 173 g/L). Although lower levels are often found in older adults, 11.2 g/dL (112 g/L) indicates anemia.

The nurse provides immediate post-op care to a client with SOB and chest pain. Which action would the nurse take?

Provide Supplemental oxygen

The client is admitted with thyrotoxic crisis Which intervention is appropriate to implement?

Reduce body temp and heart rate.

Which hormone would the nurse identify as inhibiting insulin, and glucagon secretion

Somatostatin

Which lung sound would the nurse expect to hear in a client who experiences laryngeal swelling after extubation?

Stridor

Hyperthyroidism

Tachycardia Exophthalmos.

Which diagnostic test result indicates a client will develop aids from HIV

The number of CD4+T cells available.

Which Treatment if good for muscle spasm

Thermotherapy

common source of stress for a 6 year old

Wanting to be first

When obtaining the history of a client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, which symptom would the nurse expect to see?

Weight loss.

CAGE questionnaire

a frequently used screening tool used to identify patieNts who may have alcohol abuse

preparing for kidney transplant. patient is receiving azathioprine, cyclosporine, and prednisone.

these meds reduce antibody production.