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What are the symptoms of hyperglycemia?
Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
Pressure ulcer stage for a blister.
Proper position of urinary drainage bag.
Below the level of the bladder.
How many cc/ml are in 1 oz?
30ml/cc
What are ways to increase fluid intake?
Offer favorite drink, ice chips, non-caffeinated soda, popsicles, jello, fruits.
A partial bath includes
Peri-area, hands, face, underarms (axilla)
Define systolic
Amount of force exerted against the arterial wall (top number)
Patients hair should be washed how often.
Weekly or PRN
What dietary status would an unconscious patient be placed on?
NPO
How would you prevent damage when brushing dentures?
Put a towel in the sink; fill sink halfway with water.
Two important things a nurse can do while caring for the dying.
Listening and Touch
Heart rate range
60-100 bpm
Perform oral care at least _______ when patient is on a tube feeding or unconscious.
Every 2 hours & PRN
Define peristalsis.
Wavelike movement of the digestive tract to move food along.
Example of what would you include when documenting output.
Urine, emesis, liquid stool
Safest direction to turn the resident when using a 3/4 turn.
Toward you
Oral temp range
97.6-99.6
Nutritionally complete diets consists of what?
Oral and tube feeding (enteral)
Where is the prostate located?
In a male's testes.
What are different methods of observation?
Seeing, touching, smelling, hearing.
Length of time to soak the feet when performing toenail care?
5-10 minutes
TBP for a patient with pneumonia.
Droplet
In which room would you shave the resident?
In resident's room or bathroom.
Define FF
Frequent fluids
What are the characteristics of Stage 3 dementia?
Confused x 3, cannot recognize family/friends, cannot read, write, difficulty communicating, catastrophic reactions.