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What is a concerning assessment finding for a patient with cirrhosis?
What is a concerning assessment finding for a patient with cirrhosis?
- Blood noted in vomitus (correct)
- Smoking cessation
- Age younger than 40
- Annual mammo
What is the primary goal of reducing protein intake in a patient with hepatic encephalopathy?
What is the primary goal of reducing protein intake in a patient with hepatic encephalopathy?
- To promote weight gain
- To reduce steatorrhea
- To prevent confusion associated with liver failure (correct)
- To improve blood sugar control
What is an important nursing intervention to prevent lymphedema in a patient who has undergone a mastectomy?
What is an important nursing intervention to prevent lymphedema in a patient who has undergone a mastectomy?
- Avoiding moving the affected arm
- Using compression stockings
- Elevating the affected arm
- Encouraging early arm exercise (correct)
What is an indication of impending hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes?
What is an indication of impending hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes?
What is an important assessment finding that indicates a patient's fluid balance is stable?
What is an important assessment finding that indicates a patient's fluid balance is stable?
What is an important interpretation of an HbA1c level of 5.9% in a patient with diabetes?
What is an important interpretation of an HbA1c level of 5.9% in a patient with diabetes?
What should a client with CHF be taught to do if they gain more than 2 lbs in 1 day?
What should a client with CHF be taught to do if they gain more than 2 lbs in 1 day?
What may be a sign of a pulmonary embolism?
What may be a sign of a pulmonary embolism?
What is an important teaching point for clients with systemic lupus erythematosus?
What is an important teaching point for clients with systemic lupus erythematosus?
What is a sign of respiratory distress?
What is a sign of respiratory distress?
What is an important laboratory result to monitor in a client?
What is an important laboratory result to monitor in a client?
What is a risk factor for falls?
What is a risk factor for falls?
When caring for a patient with an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
When caring for a patient with an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis, which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A patient with Crohn's disease has a stool characteristic that the nurse should expect to see documented?
A patient with Crohn's disease has a stool characteristic that the nurse should expect to see documented?
When reviewing trigger factors for seizures with a newly diagnosed patient, what should the nurse include in the review?
When reviewing trigger factors for seizures with a newly diagnosed patient, what should the nurse include in the review?
What is a result of massive cell destruction that occurred with chemotherapy in a patient with leukemia?
What is a result of massive cell destruction that occurred with chemotherapy in a patient with leukemia?
What is the priority assessment finding for a patient with Cushing's disease?
What is the priority assessment finding for a patient with Cushing's disease?
What is an important consideration when caring for a patient taking prednisone for inflammatory bowel disease?
What is an important consideration when caring for a patient taking prednisone for inflammatory bowel disease?
What is a common precursor to mental illness in adults?
What is a common precursor to mental illness in adults?
What is the best initial communication by the nurse when assessing a patient with delusional disorder with paranoia?
What is the best initial communication by the nurse when assessing a patient with delusional disorder with paranoia?
What is a potential side effect of chlorpromazine?
What is a potential side effect of chlorpromazine?
What is the primary goal for a family when the RN completes a family assessment?
What is the primary goal for a family when the RN completes a family assessment?
What is the therapeutic intervention when caring for a patient with hallucinations?
What is the therapeutic intervention when caring for a patient with hallucinations?
What is an example of triangulation in a family?
What is an example of triangulation in a family?
What is a false statement about domestic abuse?
What is a false statement about domestic abuse?
What is the priority nursing action when taking admission of a patient with right heart failure?
What is the priority nursing action when taking admission of a patient with right heart failure?
What is the indication of therapeutic effect of epoetin in a patient with CKD?
What is the indication of therapeutic effect of epoetin in a patient with CKD?
What is the primary goal of antiretroviral therapy in a patient with HIV?
What is the primary goal of antiretroviral therapy in a patient with HIV?
What is the priority nursing action for a patient who experiences a generalized tonic clonic seizure?
What is the priority nursing action for a patient who experiences a generalized tonic clonic seizure?
What is the purpose of ondansetron in a patient receiving chemotherapy?
What is the purpose of ondansetron in a patient receiving chemotherapy?
