MISC
What is the greatest concern with use of heparin during hemodialysis
bleeding
When should a client with chronic pancreatitis take pancrelipase (Viokase)
Before meals.
What measurement tool can be used to track output in an enlarged prostate client?
Placement of a urinary catherter.
What lab levels will be elevated when liver disease is present with ascites.
Ammonia
what lab will be effective for a client with acute pancreatitis
Calcium
what is the Cullen's sign
bluish discoloration around the lower abdomen surrounding the umbilicus
What electrocyte level is monitored when a client is on captopril
Potassium
What are signs of infection for a client receiving peritoneal dialysis
cloudy urine
what is a serious side of acute liver failure
temper like appearance in the clients limbs
what treatment is used when banding esophageal varies is unsuccessful
Blakemore tube
What is important for the client to measure intake while receiving Hemodialysis.
Clients are on fluid intake amounts, so dialysis nurse knows how much fluid to pull off during treatment.
what is Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
Stable clients with high potassium
what is the best measurement for effective of IV fluid treatment
Increase in urine output
What enzymes will be elevated if the client uses a lot of over the counter NSAIDS
Liver panel
What assessment would be done to prove the effectiveness of trans jugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
absence of varices bleeding
what is the Chvostek's sign ?
twitching or spasm of the facial muscles on the same side of the face that is tapped
How is the effectiveness of calcium carbonate measured?
Phosphate
what lab will the nurse monitor when a client is being treated with gentamicin
BUN and Creatinine.
What lab levels will be disease when liver disease is present with ascites.
Albumin
What assessment finding would prove acute pancreatitis treatment is working
decreased pain
What treatment is given for prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI)
0.9 Normal saline IV
What lab should be assessed before giving epoetin alfa (Procrit)
Hemoglobin
What issues would a client have to be a candidate for venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)?
Septic shock with failing heart and kidneys.
early signs of liver transplant rejection
fever and chills
Hepatitis E precautious in an area of high known cases
Cook all fruit and vegetables. Boil water