Lab Values
Respiratory
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Cardio
Neuro
100

Hct and Hgb Levels 

42%-52%, 38%-48%

14-18, 12-16

100

Diagnosis TB

Sputum Culture to confirm

PPD test

Chest Xray

Quantiferon TB Test

100

Osteoarthritis patient teaching

  1. Balance rest with activity

  2. Losing weight 

  3. Strength training 

  4. Physical therapy

  5. Yoga and Tai Chi 

  6. Apply ice for acute exacerbation(pain)  

  7. Heat for stiffness 

  8. Splinting and Assisted devices 

  9. Maintain proper nutrition

  10. Avoid injuries 

  11. Stay active 

100

Pulmonary edema

abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs

100

Patient teaching/care for Parkinson's

  1. Because of dysphagia, monitor their swallowing and food intake

  2. Thicken their liquids 

  3. Sit patient upright 

  4. Advise them to tuck their chin

  5. Encourage ROM exercises 

  6. Assist with ADLs if necessary 

  7. Initiate fall precautions 

200

Platelet Count

150,000-450,000

200

Nursing Interventions for TB

Promote air way clearance

Combo drug therapy:(Isonizid, Rifampin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol

Manage anxiety

Manage fatigue

Improve nutrition

200

Nursing Interventions for Addison's crisis

Rapid replacement of fluid and salt

Giving glucose(normal saline and dextrose)

200

Nursing interventions for a pacemaker

  • Document the time and date of insertion, model, settings, rhythm strip, presence of adequate pulse, blood pressure, client response

  • Compare ECG rhythm to prescribed pacemaker settings

  • Chest X-ray for lead placement and for pneumothorax, hemothorax, or pleural effusion

  • Provide analgesia as prescribed

  • Minimize shoulder movement and provide a sling(if prescribed)

  • Assess for hiccups(indicates the generator is pacing the diaphragm)

  • Identification card should include:


    • Manufacture name

    • Model number

    • Mode of function

    • Rate parameters

    • Expected battery life` 

200

Nursing interventions for Seizures

  1. Protect the patient from injury 

  2. Do not force anything into the patient's mouth 

  3. Turn the patient to the side to prevent aspiration and keep the airway clear 

  4. Remove any objects that might injure the patient 

  5. Suction oral secretions if possible without force 

  6. Loosen any restrictive clothing

  7. Do not restrain or try to stop the patient's seizure

Assess: 

  1. Number, timing, and pattern of seizures 

  2. Preictal phase- they may notice some signs 


300

Signs of Hypokalemia

Flat T waves, ST depression and Prominent U wave'

Decreased DTR

Muscle cramping

Flaccid Paralysis

Decreased motility(constipation)

Abdominal distention

Paralytic ileus

Small bowel obstruction

300

Signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism

  • Chest pain on inspiration 

  • SOB

  • Anxiety

  • Tachypnea

  • Tachycardia

  • Hypotension

  • petechiae

300

Early symptoms of RA

Joint and systemic symptoms

300

Client teaching for pacemaker

  • Carry device ID at all times

  • Do not raise arm for 1-2 weeks

  • Take pulse daily(report if HR is less than pacemaker rate)

  • Report dizziness, fainting, fatigue, weakness, chest pain, hiccups, palpitations, difficulty breathing or weight gain

  • No contact sports for 2 months

  • NO MAGNETIC FIELDS DIRECTLY OVEr(garage door openers, burglar alarms, strong magnets, generators, large stereo speakers)

  • MRI and therapeutic diathermy are contraindicated

  • Airport security wand should not go over 

300

Aphasia nursing interventions

Dysphagia precautions(sit up to eat, chin to chest)
400

Signs of Hyperkalemia

ST elevation and Peaked T waves

Severe Vfib or Cardiac standstill

Hypotension/Bradycardia

Diarrhea

Hyperactive bowel sounds

Increased dTR

Profound muscle weakness

400

Nursing interventions Asthma

Control and prevent episodes

Improve air flow and gas exchange

Drug therapy

Oxygen Therapy

Exercise and activity

400

Acute phase of RA

Exacerbations 

400

How long do you have to get a CT scan when a patient is having a stroke

25 mins

400

cataract symptoms

Cloudy blurry vision

Faded color

Halos

Loss of night vision

Double vision

Change in prescription

Light sensitvity

500

PTT, PT, INR

PTT: 25-35 seconds

PT: 11-13.5 seconds

INR: 2-3

500

ARDS complications

Blood clots(DVT)

Collapsed lung

Confusion

Multiple Organ Failure

Muscle weakness

Scarred lungs and fibrosis

500

RA patient teaching

Wear braces at night

warm shower for stiffness

cold compress for inflammation

500

GERD nursing care

Surgical: endoscopic therapy, laparascopic nissen fundoplication

decrease fats, fried, spicy, or caffeinated foods

Sit up after eating

No tight clothes

Lose weight

4-6 small meals

Drugs: Antacids, H2 receptor antagonist, PPI, Prokinetics

500

CKD Diet

Restrict protein, salt, and potassium

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