The client is scheduled for surgery in the morning for an ileostomy. He asks you what to expect when he returns from surgery. Your best response is Group of answer choices “You will have a drain in place from the abdominal incision until bowel function returns.” “You will need to ask the physician, I can’t […]

A patient will begin taking albuterol and fluticasone to treat chronic asthma. When teaching this patient about the disease and medication management, the nurse will instruct the patient to administer these medications in following way Question 13 options: Quick shallow breaths, fluticasone, albuterol, then rinse mouth Slow deep breaths, albuterol, fluticasone, then rinse mouth Slow […]

A 62-year-old patient has a chronic history of hypertension. He demonstrates an estimated glomerular filtration rate of 65 mL/minute. He also demonstrates persistent proteinuria of greater than 30 mg of urinary albumin per gram of urinary creatinine. Using the patient’s eGFR, how would you classify this patient’s chronic kidney disease?

When you bring Nina her dinner tray at 1700, she tells you she’s worried about getting out of bed to walk after her orthostatic episode earlier today. What education would you need to give Nina at this time? Select all that apply. No worries, you can walk tomorrow. I understand that was really scary, but […]

In Maslow’s Theory of Hierarchy, we discuss the different levels of motivating factors to advance to the next level of the pyramid. Do individuals need to accomplish the tasks on one level to move to the next? As a nurse, how can you help your patients establish a sense of physical and safety needs to […]

It’s now 1430 as you finish discussing sitz baths and perineal care with Nina while her husband is holding the baby. The baby begins to cry, and Nina’s husband brings the baby to Nina to nurse. Nina asks if you have any pointers since it’s been 3 years since she nursed her last baby. What […]

A patient has a surgical procedure and is told that they need to take a laxative the night before the surgery. Which of the following laxatives would work best because of it’s quick onset of action? Question 9 options: Bisacodyl Docusate Sodium High dose polyethylene glycol (Miralax) Psyllium

Explain the types of information in the client’s individualised plan that helped you to understand their current health status. Based on this information, provide an overview of the client’s current health status and physical condition, their age and any disability (if relevant to the client), illnesses or conditions they may have. Fabian is a residential […]

Provide an overview of the situation in which you were involved. (Word count 20-30 words) Fabian is a residential client at Healthy Lives. He is 76. Almost 10 years ago he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is now free of cancer; however, due to the treatment and other ongoing health issues he has been […]

Research an incident where a weight conversion was miscalculated for a pediatric patient. What was the prescription written for? What was the dose that was made? Where did the error in miscalculation occur? What was the patient outcome? Do you feel this could have been avoided and if so at what step in the process […]