Discuss the inherent difference between the CT of the brain and the MRI of the brain. What are the risks/benefits of each? How will you choose between the two tests for your patients? Be sure to consider the differences in patient presentation when ordering these tests and understanding what you are looking for with each […]

Chief Complaint: nausea and dark colored vomiting History of Presenting Illness: 5-year-old child with a 3-day history of fever, dark colored vomiting and diarrhea. He has been increasingly lethargic in the last 2 hours. What is this clients primary problem?

To Prepare: Review the Resources and reflect on efforts to repeal/replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Consider who benefits the most when policy is developed and in the context of policy implementation. Then: Post an explanation for how you think the cost-benefit analysis in terms of legislators being reelected affected efforts to repeal/replace the ACA. […]

When a patient is started on IV Heparin, it is important to make sure that: The patient is in the ICU The patient is on a cardiac monitor Protamine Sulfate is available Monitor anti-Xa leve

The “period” observed when a woman is taking oral contraceptives is: Question 19 options: a) a real period just like what happens after ovulation. b) a reverse period in that it occurs at a time other than when a normal one would occur and it runs for 3 weeks. c) breakthrough bleeding or withdrawal bleeding […]

A patient is not on Iron supplement and is receiving enoxaparin (Lovenox) to assist in the prevention of a venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which of the following would indicate an ADVERSE effect of Lovenox? Difficulty sleeping at night Burning sensation with urination Black tarry stools Whites of the eyes have a yellowish color

 The lab calls and says the patient’s Vancomycin trough is 27. The nurse should: Required Give the Vancomycin, the physician will see the lab on his next round Start the Vancomycin and then call the physician for additional orders Ask the lab to repeat the test Hold the dose and call the physician with the […]

A client has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) related to dysphagia caused by a recent traumatic head injury. A) Why might a client be commenced on enteral feeding? Include the importance of nutritional value in your answer. B) What are the nursing responsibilities when caring for a client on PEG feeds?

An infant is born at 30 weeks’ gestation. A nursing assessment of the newborn will most likely reveal * 1 point defined pinna that recoil quickly sole creases that extend over the entire foot extremities that abduct when lying supine 5-mm breast nodules

As part of the respiratory assessment, the nurse observes the newborn’s nares for patency and mucus. The information obtained from this assessment is important because: * 1 point infants are obligate nose breathers. nasal patency is required for adequate feeding. problems with nasal patency may cause flaring. a deviated septum will interfere with breathing.