Medical Surgery

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: Headache Infection Aphasia Hypertension (Correct Answer) − b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life−threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo...

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It Covers medical surgery and the process that involves in the surgery of all manners

A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Re...

1. Know how to interpret blood gas analysis: Normal Arterial Blood gas Values: PH- 7.35-7.45 Pac02- 35-45 to interpret using tic tac toe method, switch the values (45-35) Bicarbonate(HC03-)- 21-28 Pa02-80-100 Pyramid Points In acidosis, the PH is decreased In alkalosis, the PH is elevated The respiratory function indicator is the Paco2 The metabolic function indicator is the bicarbonate ion (HC03-) Pyramid Steps (1) Look at the PH. If the PH is elevated, it reflects alkalosis. If th...

Chapters 14 The irreversible stage=use of mechanical ventilation, altered consciousness, and profound acidosis. The compensation stage = decreased urinary output, confusion, and respiratory alkalosis. BP normal respirations are above 20 heart rate is above 100 but below 150 serum sodium and blood glucose levels are elevated The progressive stage =metabolic acidosis, lethargy, and rapid, shallow respirations. BP can no longer compensate the MAP falls below normal limits. Patients...

- The medication you would give for an uncontrolled flutter is adenosine, because it will bring the heart rate down. - Patient with dysrhythmias: - Maintain perfusion and cardiac output - Atrial fibrillation is the most common dysrhythmia and it produces clots, so patient is usually on coumadin and the nurse should monitor INR (it should be between 2-3) - The dysrhythmias you would use defibrillation for: - V. fibb and pulseless v. tach - A. fibb has a risk of blood clots because the blo...