Hurst needed more review
Serum Creatinine normal levels
0.6-1.3 mg/dL
After administering an oral analgesic, the client states that the pain is better but continues to report a backache. Which action may directly help the client's backache?
* Assisting the client into side lying position * providing a back massage * providing a heating pad
What instructions regarding phototherapy and it's effects should the nurse reinforce with a mother whose newborn has hyperbilirubinemia?
* Feed newborn at least every 2-4 hours * Make sure the newborn's eyes are closed when applying eye patches
Clear liquid diet includes:
*White grape juice * Gelatin * lemon popsicle * fat free broth * tea with honey
12-18 months immunizations
First Measles first mumps first rubella
A client with Crohn's disease develops a fever and symptoms of an infection. The nurse recognizes that this complication may occur as a result of which problem?
Fistula formation with an abscess.
During day shift at the nursing home, staff notifies the nurse that an elderly client seems slightly confused and has become incontinent. While collecting data on the client, the nurse notes an increased pulse with blood pressure lower than normal. What action by the nurse takes priority?
Have staff collect urine specimen.
preeclampsia symptoms
High blood pressure Swelling of hands and feet Protein in urine
Serum Creatinine
If levels are high, should alert the nurse to a possible renal problem
One hour after administering pyridostigmine, the nurse notes increased salivation, lacrimation, and urination in the client. What initial action should the nurse take?
Notify the primary healthcare provider
The medication indomethacin is used to manage which symptoms?
Pain inflammation Fever
Akathesia
inability to remain still; motor restlessness and anxiety
HCO3 normal range
22 - 26 mEq/L
Aldosterone
mineralocorticoid (steroid) secreted by the adrenal cortex;stimulates the kidney to reabsorb sodium and water and to excrete potassium which lowers potassium levels
normal potassium levels
3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
CO2 normal range
35 -45 mmHg
A farm worker comes into the clinic reporting headache, dizziness, and muscle twitching after working in the fields. What condition does the nurse suspect?
Pesticide exposure
Food selection on a diet tray for a client recovering from thyroidectomy should be...
Soft diet because esophagus is right behind the thyroid and trachea.
preclampsia
a serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy
Which signs/ symptoms would indicate to the nurse that a client with cancer needs follow up care?
* Leukoplakia * Prolonged hoarseness * Hematuria *Persistent abdominal bloating
The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is at high risk for developing a stroke. What primary prevention strategies should the nurse include?
* Promote a diet rich in fruits and vegetables * Limit sodium intake to 2 grams/day * avoid tobacco products * decrease alcohol consumption to two drinks per day
What development milestone does the nurse expect to see in a 4 year old child?
*Can say first and last name * Draws a person with 2 to 4 body parts * sings a song from memory * Talks about likes and interest
pH normal range
7.35 - 7. 45
PaO2 normal range
80 -100 mmHg
The client with bi-polar disorder is parading around the common areas of the psychiatric unit in a sexually suggestive manner. The client then sits on the top lap of one of the young male clients. What should the nurse do?
Accompany the client to the TV room on the unit.
A client was started on haloperidol 5 days ago, the nurse notes restlessness, muscle weakness, drooling, and a shuffling gait. What should be the nurse's first action?
Administer the prn benztropine mesylate
The client has been taking divalproex for management of bipolar disorder. The nurse should give priority to monitoring which laboratory test?
Alanine aminotransferase
A client at 34 weeks gestation with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) reports " heartburn." Which action by the nurse has priority?
Call the primary healthcare provider immediately! Could be a symptom of impending rupture of liver capsule and seizures associated with worsening PIH and eclampsia.
Children at 6 months are recommended vaccinations of which immunizations?
Diphtheria Hib Influenza
Which movement should the nurse expect to observe when evaluating the developmental stage of a 2 year old?
Stands on tiptoes
neutrophil normal count
The number doctors look at is called your absolute neutrophil count (ANC). A healthy person has an ANC between 2,500 and 6,000.
Histoplasmosis
is a fungal infection transmitted through ingestion of soil contaminated by bird manure.
The nurse is monitoring a client in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which arterial blood gas value would be expected?
pH 7.32