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ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4
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Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a WBC count of 2,000/mm3 after three rounds of chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
1730: Report received from PACU:
Indwelling urinary catheter draining 850 mL dark red urine with clots, taped to left thigh, taut, no kinks. Continuous bladder irrigation with sterile water running.
22 g peripheral IV to left forearm: lactated Ringer's 125 mL/hr continuous infusion via pump.
Surgical incision to suprapubic area covered with gauze dressing with minimal amount of sanguineous drainage.
Post Op Day 1
0800:
Indwelling urinary catheter draining pink urine with small clots, attached to securement device on thigh, drainage bag attached to bed Catheter tube without kinks and patent, 150 mL in last 8hr.
Pain level 7 on 0 to 10 scale. Receiving morphine via PCA per pain management.
Scrotal and penile is edematous along with decreased urinary output Ecchymosis to skin surrounding surgical incision, moderate amount of serous drainage, cleansed with wound cleanser, patted dry, covered with 4X4 gauze dressing
Reports feeling bloated. Bowel sounds hypoactive. Last bowel movement day before surgery.
Post Op Day 0
1730
Temperature: 37.3°C (99.2°F) oral
Heart rate: 72/min
Respiratory rate: 16/min.
Blood pressure: 116/68 mm Hg
Sa02: 98 % on room air
Post Op Day 1
0800
Temperature: 36.7°C (98.1°F) oral
Heart rate: 84/min
Respiratory rate: 20/min
Blood pressure: 148/76 mm Hg
Sa02-98% on room air
A nurse is caring for a client who has had an open radical prostatectomy.
For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.
Explanation
A. Docusate sodium suppositories are commonly used to prevent constipation, which is important postoperatively, especially if the client is experiencing decreased bowel sounds and reports feeling bloated.
B. Ice application can help reduce swelling (edema) in the scrotal and penile area, which is noted in the client's assessment. This can help alleviate discomfort and promote healing.
C. Antispasmodic medications can help manage bladder spasms, which are common postoperatively due to the presence of an indwelling urinary catheter and continuous bladder irrigation.
D. While changing positions is important to prevent complications like pressure ulcers and promote comfort, specifically placing the client in a sitting position while in bed may not be necessary and could potentially interfere with postoperative recovery and comfort.
E. Teaching the client how to use a leg bag for urinary drainage is important, especially if the client will be discharged with a catheter. This education ensures the client can manage their urinary drainage system effectively.
January:
Weight 70.5 kg (155 lb)
BMI 24
February:
Weight 69 kg (152 lb)
BMI 23
January:
Complete Blood Count:
RBC count 4.2 (4.2 to 5.4)
WBC count 5,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm3)
Hgb 12 g/dl (12 g/dL to 16 g/dL)
Het 37% (37% to 47%)
Platelet count: 150,000/mm2 (150,000 to 400,000/mm
February:
Complete Blood Count
WBC count: 4,500/mm2 (5,000 to 10.000/mm3)
RBC count 4 (4.2 to 5.4)
Hgb: 14 g/dL (15 g/dl to 16 g/dl
Het 36 (376 to 4796)
Platelet count: 140,000/mm(150.000 to 400,000/mm3)
January:
Client reports fatigue and nausea following chemotherapy treatments. States, "It just makes me not want to eat. When I do eat, the food taste funny."
Client teaching: Instructed client to attempt to eat small meals several times daily, to eat food cold or at room temperature, to avoid fried foods. Encourage client to rest before eating meals.
Oral mucosa is inflamed.
Client teaching: Instructed client to avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol, to increase water intake to 2 or more liters daily, and to avoid hot foods.
Reviewed laboratory findings and stressed the need to protect self from illness due to immunosuppression.
Client teaching: Instructed client to not eat raw or undercooked meat, to drink only pasteurized milk, and to boil water before drinking it take temperature daily and report fever, avoid crowds, wash hands frequently with antimicrobial soap.
Reviewed laboratory findings and stressed need for bleeding precautions. Client states, "I’ve had bleeding from these ulcers in my mouth.”
Client teaching Use an electric razor take a stool softener if constipation occurs, avoid coarse-textured foods.
February
Client has experienced weight loss of 1.5 kg (3 B), has experienced decrease in hct and high, WBC and platelet count.
Client reports still not able to consume much food has increased intake
of water. Oral mucosa with less inflammation.
Client reports no bleeding episodes.
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
Which of the following assessments indicates an improvement in the client's condition?
(Select all that apply.)
The nurse teaches patients about drug therapy after a kidney transplant. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further instructions?
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin PO 0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Explanation
To calculate the correct dose of digoxin, the nurse needs to convert the prescribed micrograms (mcg) to milligrams (mg) as the medication available is measured in mg. One milligram (mg) is equal to 1000 micrograms (mcg). Therefore, 125 mcg is equal to 0.125 mg. Since the available medication is 0.25 mg per tablet, the nurse would administer half a tablet to achieve the 0.125 mg dose.
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1000 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)
Explanation
To calculate the infusion rate for an IV, the total volume to be infused (in this case, 1000 mL) is divided by the total time of infusion (8 hours). So, the calculation would be 1000 mL divided by 8 hours, which equals 125 mL per hour.
A nurse is the triage officer in the emergency department when four clients arrive following a factory explosion. Which of the following clients should the nurse care for first?
During the primary survey of a patient with severe leg trauma, the nurse observes that the patient's left pedal and posterior tibial pulses are absent, and the entire leg is swollen. Which action will the nurse take next?
Gastric lavage and administration of activated charcoal are prescribed for an unconscious patient who has been admitted to the emergency department (ED) after ingesting 30 lorazepam (Ativan) tablets. Which prescribed action should the nurse plan to do first?
The following interventions are part of the emergency department (ED) protocol for a patient who has been admitted with multiple bee stings to the hands. Which action should the nurse take first?
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