Nursing 163 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2023 Graded A+

Nursing 163 Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2023 Graded A+ What do you do if you suspect caregiver strain? assess(interview) caregiver and the patient Give the caregiver ample encouragement What is the normal range for potassium? 3.5-4.5 If potassium is high, what do you do? Report to RN What will vomiting lead to? metabolic alkalosis What do restraints include? vests wheelchair to table foot pedals on wheelchair safety bars seclusion What would you notice in the eyes if a person were stressed? pupil dilation What would you assess on the body when assessing for mobility? lower extremities What would you assess prior to do range of motion exercises? Pain level What do diuretics cause the loss of? potassium Which enzymes decrease with stress? digestive enzymes what can hyperventilation lead to? dizziness What kind of diets to cancer patients need? high calorie because it helps with healing What is a type of alternative therapy? massage When there is a vitamin overload what kind of vitamins would you give? fat soluble (ADEK) How should we teach patients to breath during exercising to prevent the valsalva maneuver? breath through mouth When i stress worse? when cumulative how do we teach patients to use a cane? cane on strong side 4-6 inches from foot elbow flexed 15-30 degrees What do you focus on when helping relieve stress? focus on emotional coping How do you establish trust with patients? provide continuity of care Where does the biggest loss of insensible fluid occur? through the skin How does physical illness increase stress? takes away energy needed for coping What do we encourage an older adult with hyponatremia to drink? sports drinks What will mild stress cause? mental alertness What are normal calcium levels? 8.5-10.2 mg/dL What are normal sodium levels? 135-145 What are normal potassium levels? 3.5-4.5 What are normal bicarbonate levels (HCO3)? 22-26 What can hypercalcemia cause? muscle weakness What are normal ABG levels? pH 7.35-7.45 PACO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26 What would indicate acidosis? pH below 7.35 What would indicate alkalosis? pH above 7.45 How do you know if it is metabolic or respiratory? Respiratory Opposite Metabolic Equal What is a goal for patients with impaired mobility? to remain free of contractures What do you use to help with anxiety? distractions What is important for prevention of osteoporosis? vitamin D What are signs of fluid volume deficit? decreased skin turgor dry mucous membranes thirst sudden weight loss orthostatic hypotension