The physician will gain information from each of these tests to diagnose M.M. Blood coagulation studies screen for PE and also test to detect a prothrombotic state. ABG’s on room air will determine oxygenation of the tissues and pulmonary function. Continuous pulse oximetry is to ensure that he is profusing oxygen effectively and receiving as much oxygen as he needs. Chest x-ray will directly image blood clots causing blockages in the pulmonary arteries.
The nurse recognizes which of the following medications are most commonly prescribed for acute pyelonephritis Select all that apply. Question 19 options: |Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)| |Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)| |Ciproflaxin (Cipro)| |Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)| |Tobracycin (Nebcin)| Question 1 (5 points) The client recently presented to the Emergency Room exhibits bluish discoloration in the left flank area upon physical examination. The competent nurse documents this as Question 1 options: |Negative Grey-Turner's sign | |Positive Grey-Turner's sign| |Negative Cullen's sign| |Positive Cullen's sign| Save Question 2 (5 points) A married female client has a history of repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which of the following should the nurse include while assessing this client? Question 2 options: |Preferred method of birth control| |Height and weight| |Employment status| |Activity status| Save Question 3 (5 points) A client asks the nurse for ways to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.
Using a weekly pill box will help to avoid confusion. Daily weight monitoring is an important element to check the fluid retention. He should be instructed on a low sodium diet and should avoid excess fluid intakes. He should be instructed on the warning signs of heart failure. Getting regular exercise and keeping up with the follow up appointments will help to lead a healthy life (American Heart Association,
Which information should the nurse include when discussing a bowel elimination program with Jonathan? A) Explain the importance of drinking cold fluids prior to defecation. B) Plan bowel evacuation at the same time every day. C) The importance of turning to his right side. D) Daily enemas will be needed to help achieve a bowel movement.
It increases chances of peptic ulcers and gastric adenocarcinoma. (Suzanne C. Smeltzer & Brenda G. Bare, 2004) The textbook mentions that a simple blood test can detect H. pylori. If you test positive the treatment of choice is multiple antibiotics, a proton pump inhibitor and H2 blockers for fourteen days. Resistance to H. pylori to metronidazole and clarithomycin is on the rise. The article explains in depth the different tests for H. pylori such as another blood test to recheck needs to be done at least six months after treatment to allow antibodies titers to decrease.
Dialysis 1 Dialysis Antavious Middlebrooks ISDS 2600 L01 Professor Washington October 6, 2010 Dialysis 2 Dialysis Dialysis is a method used to treat people with kidney disorders that don’t allow people kidneys to function correctly to maintain the body’s sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphorous levels. Dialysis is also used as a method of keeping the body’s system clean while the kidneys aren’t functioning like they should be and is seen as a option that should be used till either a transplant can be found or in some people cases that a transplant won’t be found just to keep them alive. There are three main dialysis treatments commonly used to treat kidney disorders as listed below: 1. Hemodialysis 2. Peritoneal Dialysis 3.
The first signs and symptoms of any infection should immediately be put to the attention of the health care provider. The signs and symptoms that are recognized with a pneumonia diagnosis are as follows: coughing with sputum production, pleuritic chest pain that is exacerbated by breathing and coughing, sudden chills, rapidly rising fever above 101ºF, abnormal lung sounds, dyspnea, tachypnea,
According to Schull’s drug handbook (2006), Phytonadione acts on the liver to promote the production of active prothrombin, proconvertin, plasma thromboplastin component, and Stuart factor. In other words, it promotes blood clotting. The safe dose for neonate is 0.5 to 1 mg injected intramuscularly within one hour of birth. Adverse reactions include: hyperbilirubinemia, pain, swelling, tenderness at injection site, and anaphylactoid reactions. Because neonates in the first few hours of life usually don’t have adequate vitamin K in their blood stream, physician often prescribes Phytonadione to prevent hemorrhaging of the newborn.
Abstract Research studies on the prevalence of ventilator-associated-pneumonia indicate that many hospitalized patients in the intensive care unit under mechanical ventilation are likely of a secondary diagnosis of the disease. Research has indicated early diagnosis of VAP for timely intervention as a major problem. The use of quantitative cultures of endotracheal aspirates (QEA) as a diagnosis has proven to be resilient on simplicity and is also cost-effective while at the same time the method has no side effects. Diagnosis of VAP should be based on a combination of clinical, radiological, and microbiological criteria. Adoption and implementation of the modified CPIS is the better option as it is not only cost-effective, but can also be highly specific and sensitive.
According to Meleis (2007) knowing includes knowledge based on observation, research findings (evidenced based), clinical manifestations and scientific approach. As a stroke nurse empirical knowing it’s very important in taking care of stroke patients. I determine patient’s neurological status by performing neuro checks frequently every 1-2 hrs as the patient’s condition might deteriorate the first 24hrs and perform swallow test to determine if the patient can swallow medications. Patient’s plan of care is based on assessment findings(vital signs, Glasgow coma score).If a patient is confused and very weak fall precaution is observed by activating the bed alarms, request for a PT/OT consult, if the patient does not pass the swallow test, a speech therapist is consulted. Sometimes patient’s neurological deficits get resolved after a few hours or days and that calls for change of treatment plan.