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Three types of rejection are
Three types of rejection are
Mr Steth E Scope is on a vent unit and after much collaboration with the family and physician the family has decided to "let him go." What is the RN's first priority?
Mr Steth E Scope is on a vent unit and after much collaboration with the family and physician the family has decided to "let him go." What is the RN's first priority?
Some s/s of rejection include fever, hypotension, dyspnea, blood clots
Some s/s of rejection include fever, hypotension, dyspnea, blood clots
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A patient is being treated with tacrolimus after receiving a kidney transplant 2 days ago what labs would the RN monitor?
A patient is being treated with tacrolimus after receiving a kidney transplant 2 days ago what labs would the RN monitor?
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Mrs. Vent I Lator was just transferred to PACU after receiving a lung transplant. What finding would require the RN to contact medical immediately?
Mrs. Vent I Lator was just transferred to PACU after receiving a lung transplant. What finding would require the RN to contact medical immediately?
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You the RN are on a floor with several patients with endocrine dysfunction. What assessment findings might the RN expect to see when taking care of them.
You the RN are on a floor with several patients with endocrine dysfunction. What assessment findings might the RN expect to see when taking care of them.
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Pen light is a 8 year old girl has been on a ventilator following a tragic swimming incident on the lake during a family vacation several years ago. Her parents have made the decision to take her off the ventilator and donate her heart. After notifying OPO what would be done next to ensure this heart remains viable.
Pen light is a 8 year old girl has been on a ventilator following a tragic swimming incident on the lake during a family vacation several years ago. Her parents have made the decision to take her off the ventilator and donate her heart. After notifying OPO what would be done next to ensure this heart remains viable.
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For imminent death the RN should notify the organ procurement organization within 1 hour of clinical triggers and 2 hours of heart stopping
For imminent death the RN should notify the organ procurement organization within 1 hour of clinical triggers and 2 hours of heart stopping
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Mr. Spig Mynomator received a heart transplant and is taking Tacrolimus. The client reports to the home care RN that he has had "cold" s/s for the past week. What would the RN expect HCP to order for the patient.
Mr. Spig Mynomator received a heart transplant and is taking Tacrolimus. The client reports to the home care RN that he has had "cold" s/s for the past week. What would the RN expect HCP to order for the patient.
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Mr Turd Ale had a kidney transplant 4 years ago has tested positive for COVID. He arrived at the clinic and just checked in. What would the RN expect Mr. Ale's visit to be for?
Mr Turd Ale had a kidney transplant 4 years ago has tested positive for COVID. He arrived at the clinic and just checked in. What would the RN expect Mr. Ale's visit to be for?
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The RN is providing patient teaching to a patient being discharged after Addison's diagnosis. What statements by the patient would indicate correct understanding?
The RN is providing patient teaching to a patient being discharged after Addison's diagnosis. What statements by the patient would indicate correct understanding?
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Corticosteroid imbalance causes are only endogenous
Corticosteroid imbalance causes are only endogenous
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Mrs. Elle Ectrolite just arrived to ED via ambulance is lethargic, RR 10, HR 40, T35.0, and B/P 90/50, Sp02 75% ra? The patient has a history of Hyperthyroid disease. What would be the RN's priority intervention?
Mrs. Elle Ectrolite just arrived to ED via ambulance is lethargic, RR 10, HR 40, T35.0, and B/P 90/50, Sp02 75% ra? The patient has a history of Hyperthyroid disease. What would be the RN's priority intervention?
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Mrs. Na Deer calls the allergy office and complains that her child Nutrapinic is SOB, developed hives, and is getting really "sleepy" after consuming pineapples. She explains that she has never had this reaction when eating them but does have an Epi pen for severe allergy to peanuts. What response would be appropriate by the RN?
Mrs. Na Deer calls the allergy office and complains that her child Nutrapinic is SOB, developed hives, and is getting really "sleepy" after consuming pineapples. She explains that she has never had this reaction when eating them but does have an Epi pen for severe allergy to peanuts. What response would be appropriate by the RN?
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Ms. Billie Rubin has arrived at the allergy clinic to began immunotherapy. She reports that just came from a monthly breakfast with friends and consumed something that contained peanuts and did not know until after and took one 25mg diphenhydramine to relieve symptoms. The patient is here for hx of severe allergic reaction to eggs. Would it be appropriate for the RN to ask the patient to reschedule?
Ms. Billie Rubin has arrived at the allergy clinic to began immunotherapy. She reports that just came from a monthly breakfast with friends and consumed something that contained peanuts and did not know until after and took one 25mg diphenhydramine to relieve symptoms. The patient is here for hx of severe allergic reaction to eggs. Would it be appropriate for the RN to ask the patient to reschedule?
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What is the RN's priority for treating a patient with the following s/s after a thyroidectomy: increase swelling of the neck, hoarse voice, hematemesis, trousseau sign and Sp02 of 88%.
What is the RN's priority for treating a patient with the following s/s after a thyroidectomy: increase swelling of the neck, hoarse voice, hematemesis, trousseau sign and Sp02 of 88%.
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Mr. Art Treemunt is admitted to the medical unit from ED after a fall from a10 foot ladder with encephalitis and being treated for Diabetes Insipidus with IV desmopresson. What assessment would the RN be concerned about?
Mr. Art Treemunt is admitted to the medical unit from ED after a fall from a10 foot ladder with encephalitis and being treated for Diabetes Insipidus with IV desmopresson. What assessment would the RN be concerned about?
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Sistemik Loopouse is a teenage sophomore at Erithmatosus Magnet High School. Sistemik has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism but admits the he forgets often to take his meds. What would be an appropriate resource for the RN to provide for med adherence?
Sistemik Loopouse is a teenage sophomore at Erithmatosus Magnet High School. Sistemik has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism but admits the he forgets often to take his meds. What would be an appropriate resource for the RN to provide for med adherence?
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Hop to Bed stands for: hydrate, oxygen and bedstand
Hop to Bed stands for: hydrate, oxygen and bedstand
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Goals of ART therapy are: decrease viral load, maintain or increase cd4 cell count, delay AIDS, prevent HIV transmission
Goals of ART therapy are: decrease viral load, maintain or increase cd4 cell count, delay AIDS, prevent HIV transmission
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