Module 6
This type of hepatitis is primarily spread through contaminated food or water.
What is Hepatitis A?
This condition involves weight loss, heat intolerance, anxiety, and tachycardia.
What is hyperthyroidism?
To reduce progression of arteriosclerosis, nurses should encourage this lifestyle change involving physical activity.
What is regular aerobic exercise?
These ulcers are typically located on the toes, feet, or lateral ankle and are often painful.
What are arterial ulcers?
In renal failure, this electrolyte may be elevated and can cause cardiac dysrhythmias.
What is potassium?
Gallstones and heavy alcohol intake are leading causes of this inflammatory condition.
What is pancreatitis?
For a patient with hypothyroidism, the nurse should monitor for this serious complication if metabolism slows too much.
What is myxedema coma?
This class of drugs is often prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol and slow plaque buildup in arteriosclerosis.
What are statins?
This hallmark symptom of PAD is leg pain that occurs with activity and is relieved by rest.
What is intermittent claudication?
Weight gain, bounding pulse, and crackles in the lungs suggest this fluid imbalance caused from renal failure.
What is fluid volume excess?
A low-fat diet is recommended to prevent flare-ups in this condition.
What is cholecystitis?
Muscle cramps, tingling, and positive Chvostek’s and Trousseau’s signs indicate this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hypocalcemia?
Patients with Stage 2 hypertension usually require this approach to treatment.
What are lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive medications?
Patients with Raynaud’s should avoid this stimulant, which can worsen vasospasms.
What is nicotine (or smoking)?
Foods high in potassium, like bananas and oranges, should be avoided in this treatment.
What is hemodialysis?
This lifestyle factor is one of the most common causes of acute pancreatitis.
What is alcohol use?
This disorder is due to adrenal insufficiency and causes fatigue, weight loss, and hyperpigmentation.
What is Addison’s disease?
Metoprolol should be used cautiously in patients with this chronic respiratory condition.
What is asthma or COPD?
Clients with PAD often have diminished or absent ____.
What are peripheral pulses?
One of the nurse’s priorities after TURP is monitoring for this complication, which may cause restlessness and bladder distention.
What is urinary retention or catheter blockage?
Travelers to areas with poor sanitation are at higher risk for this type of hepatitis.
What is Hepatitis A?
To reduce overstimulation and anxiety in clients with hyperthyroidism, the nurse should provide this type of environment.
What is a cool, quiet, low-stress environment?
Before giving metoprolol, the nurse should check this vital sign.
What is heart rate?
To promote circulation, patients with PAD should be instructed to do this when sitting.
What is dangle the legs (keep them dependent)?
After TURP, this type of catheter irrigation is used to prevent clot formation.
What is continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)?