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(DM) The diabetic patient asks the nurse why it is necessary to maintain blood glucose levels no lower than 70 mg/dL. What is the nurse's best response? A. "Glucose is the only fuel form used by body cells to produce energy needed for physiologic activity." B. "The central nervous system, which cannot store glucose, requires a continuous supply of glucose for fuel." C. "Without a minimum level of glucose circulating in the blood, erythrocytes cannot produce ATP." D. "The presen...

IV heparin Precaution correct answer: - The anticoagulant effect of heparin increases the risk of bleeding. therefore, the client should use an electric razor to reduce the risk of cuts and bleeding during shaving - client should not use suppositories for constipation because suppository use increases the risk of bleeding - client should avoid flossing because bleeding can easily occur -Green leafy vegetables do not interfere with the effects of heparin, so client can have green le...

peri-operative phase correct answer: Peri-operative is the time period that includes the three major phases of surgery. Pre-operative, Intra-operative, & Post-operative pre op phase correct answer: lasts from the decision to have surgery until the beginning of surgery intra op phase correct answer: The time when surgery is occurring. post op correct answer: after surgery until recovery is complete. nursing assessment (for pre op) correct answer: Identify risk factors that will ...

the surgical team consists of correct answer: Patient Surgeon Anesthesia care provider RNFA Scrub nurse Circulating nurse Surgical technicians RNFA correct answer: nurse first assist to the surgeon circulating nurse correct answer: high position; wandering and not in sterile; skin prep collecting specimens; anticipate tools that surgical team needs; verification of consent; monitor everyone else for aseptic techniqe; maintain fire safety ( OR is a fire hazard); surgical time out (...

2nd leading cause of death in US Anxiety and fear RN role in pt care related to cancer correct answer: Decrease risk of cancer development Increase rates of cancer screening Help with treatment compliance Support patient and family members cancer prevention goal as nurse and how to go about it correct answer: *Goal/job as nurse*: decrease fears *How*: encourage mamograms, prostate scans, skin checks, lifestyle modification If diagnosis occurs: when they should go to treatment, how ...

breast cancer risk factors correct answer: Female Age > or = 50 years Early Menarche (<12 years old) Late Menopause (> 55 years old) First full-term pregnancy after age 30 Benign breast disease Alcohol consumption Smoking Hormone use Obesity and weight gain; sedentary lifestyle; dietary fat intake Nulliparity Family & personal history Genetic Factors Oral contraceptives Gene mutations - BRCA 1-2 Gene mutations (BRCA 1-2) make up ___% of breast cancers correct answer: ...

the nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis to A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day B. anticipate the need for weekly plasmapheresis treatments C. do frequent weight-bearing exercise to prevent muscle atrophy D. protect the extremities from injury due to poor sensory perception - ANSWER A. perform physically demanding activities early in the day To prevent autonomic hyperreflexia, which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of care f...

Detailed study guide for PSYC 273 regarding cognitive and physical development in middle childhood. Contains information regarding Piaget's and Erikson's theories.

Detailed study guide for PSYC 273 regarding cognitive and physical development in middle childhood. Contains information regarding Piaget's and Erikson's theories.

Detailed study guide for PSYC 273 regarding cognitive and physical development in adolescence. Contains information regarding Piaget's and Erikson's theories regarding the different stages of development.