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Evidence Based Practice Problem solving approach to clinical decision making Where research has indicated best practices that improve or save, patient lives, lower length of stay, and improve mortality rates better safety=better quality of care Safety & Quality Improvement -National Patient Safety Goals >The Joint Commission Teamwork & Collaboration Work with interdisciplinary team members -communication is KEY Situation (Dx Admission) Background (Hst) Assessment (...

A nurse is caring for an infant after a surgical procedure. After ensuring that the ordered dose is appropriate for the infant's age and weight, the nurse administers a narcotic analgesic intravenously. When assessing the infant 15 minutes later, the nurse notes respirations of 22 breaths/minute and a heart rate of 110 beats/minute. The infant is asleep in the parent's arms and does not awaken when vital signs are assessed. The nurse understands that these findings are the result of: immaturi...

A patient with acute diarrhea of 24 hours' duration calls the clinic to ask for directions for care. In talking with the patient, what should the nurse do? a. Ask the patient to describe the character of the stools and any associated symptoms. b. Advise the patient to use over-the-counter loperamide (Imodium) to slow gastrointestinal motility. c. Inform the patient that laboratory testing of blood and stool specimens will be necessary. d. Advise the patient to drink clear liquid fluids wi...

An 18-year-old female client, 5′4′′ tall, weighing 113 kg, comes to the clinic for a nonhealing wound on her lower leg, which she has had for two (2) weeks. Which disease process should the nurse suspect the client has developed? 1. Type 1 diabetes. 2. Type 2 diabetes. 3. Gestational diabetes. 4. Acanthosis nigricans. 2 The client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes has a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c) of 8.1%. Which interpretation should the nurse make based on this result? 1. This...

Which of the following is NOT a function of the digestive tract? a) to use enzymes to break down food b) to perform gas exchange c) to remove waste from the body d) to use peristalsis to move food along b) to perform gas exchange Gas exchange is a function of the respiratory system The body, at all times, attempts to maintain homeostasis. The best definition of homeostasis is: a) a process that maintains the stability of the human body's internal environment in response to chang...

NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 4. A patient will begin using ipratropium bromide (Atrovent), albuterol (Proventil), and an inhaled glucocorticoid medication (steroid) to treat chronic bronchitis. When teaching this patient about disease and medication management, the nurse will instruct the patient to administer these medications in which order?

Client teaching is an important part of the maternity nurse's role. Which factor has the greatest influence on successful teaching of the gravid client? A. The client's readiness to learn A 38-week primagravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer 8 hours a day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? C. Move about every hour During a prenatal visit, the nur...

*Dosing for low dose colchicine 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 one hour later or 1.8 mg total *Dosing for high dose colchicine 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4 to 6 hours; or 4.8 mg total. 00:03 01:08 What is the difference between low dosing and high dosing of colchicine low dose is as effective as high dose with lower side effect profile What medication is used for gout? Colchicine What does colchicine do? Used for gout and to treat and prevent gout attacks. A...

NURS242 Galen College Of Nursing|Med surg|exam 2 study guide latest update

A nurse is performing mouth care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Turn the client's head to the side. B. Place two fingers in the client's mouth to open. C. Brush the client's teeth once per day. D. Inject a mouth rinse into the center of the client's mouth. ANSWERS-A. Turn the client's head to the side. A. Inspect the feet daily. B. Use moisturizing lotion on the feet. C. Washing the feet with warm water and let them air d...