You are caring for a patient that had a total right hip arth…
You are caring for a patient that had a total right hip arthroplasty 3 days ago. Your patient sustained a hip fracture after a fall which required her to have this surgical procedure. Which of the following should be included in her post-surgical care? (Select all that apply.)
Read DetailsThe nurse suspects an appendicitis is occurring in the adult…
The nurse suspects an appendicitis is occurring in the adult client that presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain in the right lower quadrant that has been increasing in severity throughout the day. Which abdominal assessment finding if positive would best support the healthcare provider in determining the correct medical diagnosis of appendicitis for this client?
Read DetailsThe nurse is managing the care of a school-aged child recent…
The nurse is managing the care of a school-aged child recently diagnosed with celiac disease admitted to the pediatric med-surg unit for rapid onset of diarrhea and vomiting. Select the appropriate nursing considerations to effectively manage this pediatric client’s Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements/Deficient Fluid Volume. Select all that apply
Read DetailsThe nurse is admitting a 38-year-old female with a fever and…
The nurse is admitting a 38-year-old female with a fever and cough during a pandemic virus outbreak. The nurse reviews the medical record. Select all of the findings that justify the need for infection precautions.4/20/XX1010Temp. 100.6°F (38.1°C)HR 108 bpmRR 20 breaths/minSpO2 95% on room airBP 117/62 mm HgMedical/Surgical history: Otherwise healthy female developed fever and cough 24 hours ago. Attended a large social eventrecently without wearing a mask or following social distancing during a pandemic virus outbreak.Social history: Denies use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Avid distance runner. Married with 4 children.Family History: Mother and father alive and healthy.Assessment: Alert and oriented but tired looking in appearance. Skin warm to touch, face flushed.No signs of respiratory distress but occasional dry cough. Lungs clear. States things “smell and taste” different. CV, GI, GU assessments all within the normal limits. States feeling “weak and tired.”Medications: None
Read Details