A patient presents to your clinic and reports a history of f…
A patient presents to your clinic and reports a history of frequent heartburn (3-5 episodes/week). He completed an 8 week regimen of standard dose omeprazole (Prilosec) 5 months ago. He remained symptom free for the first 4 months, but over the last month has seen a return of his previous heartburn symptoms. What is your plan for this patient?
Read DetailsThe client is being admitted with lethargy and neurological…
The client is being admitted with lethargy and neurological changes. They have a sodium of 148mEq/L, furrowing of the tongue, 10mL of dark urine was obtained by strait catheterization, and the following ECG 6 second strip was captured on telemetry. The nurse would interpret the rhythm as? _______ What would the rate be calculated as? _______ What would the PR interval be calculated as? _______ Based upon the presenting assessment, the nurse would hypothesize that the cause of the rhythm is? _______
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The client diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), was admitted to the ICU, and has a pulmonary artery catheter. The following readings are obtained: Central Venous Pressure (CVP)= 9 mmHg, Pulmonary Artery Pressure= 31/18 mmHg. Which healthcare provider order would the nurse question?
Read DetailsThe client presents with the following assessment: Fatigue…
The client presents with the following assessment: Fatigue & SOB HR=132 beats/min. Pulmonary artery (PA) pressure=58/46 mmHg Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)=11 mmHg Systolic murmur while auscultating the apex of the heart Question: Based upon the assessment and picture above, which cardiac valve does the nurses hypothesize is not functioning properly? (Choose the letter on the picture that represents the valve)
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