A patient is going for a coronary angiogram and this patient takes metformin. What is a nursing responsibility related to this procedure the nurse must implement for this patient?
The nurse must inform the patient to stop taking metformin 1-2 days prior to the procedure to avoid lactic acidosis
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What are some nursing diagnoses that our patients with Cushing syndrome may encounter?
Disturbed body image
neffective health maintenance
100
What is one of the factors that exacerbate polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Obesity
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True or False... Screening for DM includes checking the patient's blood pressure and kidney function?
True
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What are some factors that relate to Type II DM?
Overweight, onset is gradual, has started to occur in children, the body either does not make enough insulin or does not use the insulin it has effectively.
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Some signs of hypoglycemia include?
patient reporting feeling light headed and sweaty
200
A patient has undergone a thyroidectomy. What must the nurse monitor post-op?
Respirations (respiratory status) and airway are vitally important to monitor for these patients.
200
A patient suffers from a leiomyoma, what is one of the factors that must be monitored for this patient?
Uterine bleeding
200
To test for the presence of feeling or sensation in the feet the student nurse might expect to see the nurse use a what?
Monofilament tool
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What is an important concept the nurse should teach the patient when it comes to injecting their insulin?
Rotate your sites.
300
The nurse has been informed her patient has a blood sugar of 50. Should this be reported to the HCP?
Yes
300
What is a benefit of ovulation kits?
They detect LH levels, which indicate the best time for intercourse and conception.
300
A set of partners have been diagnosed with chlamydia. What teaching about antibiotic therapy is important for the nurse to inform the partners of?
Both partners must complete antibiotic therapy for a cycle of 2 weeks.
300
What does positive feedback do?
Increases a hormone and causes another gland to release the hormone.
300
What are some long-term complications of DM?
Retinopathy, neuropathy, nephropathy
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What are some of the manifestations of acromegaly?
Enlargement of feet and hands etc...
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A woman is suffering from dysmenorrhea. What medication can assist in decreasing her discomfort?
NSAIDS
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A patient believes he is suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is an assessment question the patient should be asked?
Do you feel like the force or stream of your urine is strong or weak?
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Causes of diabetes mellitus include?
Genetic, autoimmune, and environmental factors
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True or false... Acromegaly progresses immediately in the patient who is diagnosed with acromegaly?
False the progression usually occurs slowly over a number of years
500
What electrolyte will be of concern in the patient with SIADH?
sodium- hyponatremia
500
A nurse assesses a patient with vaginal candidiasis. What is an important intervention that must be done to decrease recurrence and healing of the current problem?
Proper and careful cleaning after urinating and having a BM.
500
The patient is verbalizing understanding of when a good time is to perform a testicular exam. What response indicates the patient understands testicular examinations time?
If the patient verbalizes a good time to do a testicular exam is in the shower indicates he has understood the teaching appropriately.