A 24-year old male demonstrates signs of increased intracranial pressure after a diving accident. The health care provider pres mannitol. Which assessment findings indicate that continued therapy is needed to reduce the intracranial pressure? (Select all apply) Answers: A-F A A decreased level of consciousness. B An increase in the respiratory rate. C Cerebral perfusion pressure less than 60 mm Hg D A lowering of the systolic blood pressure.

For tetralogy of Fallot describe the roles of three professionals who the RN would incorporate when planning discharge for this condition.

1). Due to the client’s diagnosis of low back pain, cyclobenzaprine is prescribed. Which instructionsshould the nurse teach the client? Select all that applyA. Take the medication just before leaving home for work each day.B. Drink a full glass of water with each dose of medication.C. The medication can cause drowsiness that will make driving unsafe.D. Divide the dose of medication between early morning and bedtime.E. Encourage the client to change positions slowly.   2).The nurse working in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) recovering a male client after anexploratory laparotomy administers the prescribed hydromorphone intravenously. Five minuteslater the nurse assess the client’s respirations at 8 breaths per minute. Which interventionshould the nurse implement first?A. Ask the anesthesiologist to come and assess the client.B. Administer naloxone intravenously.C. Re-assess the client’s respiratory status in 20 minutes.D. Use an ambu bag and ventilate the client.   3).An adolescent…

Introduction: Presenting Condition and Symptoms:ScenarioJeremy is a 54 year old man, married with three teenage children. He has a past medical historyof asthma. He works as a barrister, a job he admits is stressful. He has been admitted to yourward following a diagnosis of new onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Jeremy had been experiencingdizziness and intermittent palpitations for the past 2-3 months, initially dismissing it as beingoverworked and tired.He visited his primary care physician two days ago, where it was found he had an irregular heartrate of 140 beats per minute. He was sent straight to the emergency room where anelectrocardiogram (ECG) was done and blood tests taken including a complete blood count,cardiac enzymes, and fluid electrolytes. The ECG showed rapid AF at a rate of 154beats/minute. His blood pressure was 102/54, respiratory  PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. 1) What are 3 major nursing interventions you would consider for a patient on Digoxinand what is…

An older client is receiving an IV of 0.9% Normal Saline solution at 75 mL/hour. Which finding indicates to the practical nurse that the client may be developing a complication from this therapy? A Episodes of vertigo and loss of balance.B Fatigue and breathlessness upon exertion. C Apical pulse rate of 64 beats/minute. D Average 24-hour urinary output of 1,400 mL.

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia in an inpatient facility. Exhibit 1 Medication Administration Record 0730: Clozapine 100 mg PO daily Aripiprazole 5 mg PO daily Multivitamin PO daily Exhibit 2 Laboratory Results 0730: Sodium 125 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L) Chloride 90 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L) BUN 8 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Magnesium 1.2 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L) Exhibit 3 Vital Signs 1230: Temperature 37.6° C(99.7°F) Heart rate 98/min Respiratory rate 20/min Blood pressure 142/92 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 100% on room air 1500: Temperature 37.1° C(98.8° F) Heart rate 104/min Respiratory rate 24/min Blood pressure 150/90 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 100% on room air Exhibit 4 Nurses' Notes 0730: Client sleeping. Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally. Hyperactive bowel sounds noted x 4. Abdomen soft and nontender. Small bruise noted on right hand. Family at bedside. Family states client is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and last doctor's…

For the management of hypertensive crisis, the nurse is aware that the initial goal of treatment includes: a.  Decreasing the mean arterial pressure (MAP) by no more than 20-25% b.  Decreasing the diastolic blood pressure below 100 as soon as possible c.  The use of ACE inhibitors and diuretics to lower blood pressure quickly d.  Decreasing the mean arterial pressure (MAP) to 80-100 mmHg within 30 minutes

Mrs. Lee is a 70 yr old female admitted for dizzy spells. Her family states she has become a fall risk and are afraid she will fall and hurt herself.Your initial assessment shows an elderly female who looks younger than her stated age. She is alert and oriented, though distracted and complains of a headache. Her blood pressure is 170/98 pulse is 89 and her oxygen saturation is 97% on room air.You leave to get her a glass of water and when you return, you notice she is slurring her words slightly and face appears to be drooping on the right side. What is the most important thing impacting outcome of acute stroke?What are the 5 sudden signs of a stroke?What are some other differential diagnoses that stroke can mimic?

An 18 month old child is admitted with signs of increased intracranial pressure. What would the nurse observe when assessing this patient? Numbness of fingers and decreased temperature Increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure Decrease level of consciousness and decreased respiratory rate Decreased level of consciousness and increased respiratory rate

While transcribing an OB/GYN history and physical examination, you hear, "HISTORY: G2, P..." The dictating voice cuts out, obliterating the number dictated after "P." According to your employer's preferences, you leave a blank consisting of five underscores (P Signify dictation that was either unintelligible or was completely missing. Under GYN HISTORY, the dictation is, "The patient had 2 uncomplicated vaginal deliveries in 2001 and 2005." How is to the HDS to proceed?