IVs, Blood, and F&E 101
If a client is experiencing signs and symptoms of a transfusion reaction, what action should the nurse take first.
Stop the transfuion
A client experiencing altered mental status, tachypnea, and tachycardia following a long bone fracture is possibly experiencing what complication?
Fat Embolism Syndrome
What is a basic nursing intervention that can be used to both treat and prevent DVTs.
Apply compression hose
A patient taking fluticasone should be monitored for which complication?
Oral Candidiasis
What is given to cystic fibrosis patients to assist with the digestion of carbs?
Pancreatic Enzymes
Following the administration of medication of a single lumen catheter, what should the nurse do next?
Flush with normal saline
constipation, facial edema, bradycardia, and cold intolerance are signs and symptoms of what thyroid disorder?
myxedema
A client with Chron's disease can expect to be on what type of diet?
low fiber
After suctioning a client's trach, what should the nurse assess for effectiveness?
breath sounds
A client on ciproflaxacin should be taught to monitor for what complication?
tendonitis or ruptured tendon
Decreased deep tendon reflexes, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea are all signs of what electrolyte imbalance?
hyperkalemia
A patient with difficulty starting urination, a normal PSA, and overflow incontenince is likely experience what urinary condition?
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
A client who consumed raw shellfish is at risk of contracting what disease?
Hepatitis A
A client with a barrel chest that is complaining of shortness of breath, using accessory muscles, and hypoxic is likely experiencing manifestations of what chronic condition?
COPD
What lab value should be assessed to monitor the effectiveness of levothyroxine?
TSH
A patient with an extremely elevated potassium level will likely receive what medication?
kayexalate
A client with tachypnea, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and a productive cough likely has what respiratory condition?
Pneumonia
A patient experienced significant bleeding during surgery. What vital sign should the nurse monitor closely to identify hypovolemic shock early?
Heart rate
A client experiencing acute shortness of breath due to chronic inflammation has received albuterol what other drug should the nurse anitcipate being ordered.
Prednisone or a steroid
A pediatric patient with Celiac disease must be taught to avoid foods with what?
Gluten
Interpret the following ABGs
pH 7.28, HCO3- 18 mEq/L, PaCO2 36 mm Hg.
A patient with hypothyroidism should be encouraged to make what dietary changes?
Increased fluid and fiber intake.
A client experiencing unilateral leg swelling, pain, and redness is likely experiencing what condition?
DVT
A client experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoxia need what immediate intervention?
Give Oxygen
Rifampin, Isoniazid, and Pyrazinamide are all drugs used to treat what disease?
TB