PN2 final exam (Professional Nursing 2) 110 Questions Answered 100% Correct)
A nurse is evaluating a patient who is being treated for dehydration. Which assessment result does the nurse correlate with a therapeutic resp
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PN2 final exam (Professional Nursing 2) 110 Questions Answered 100% Correct)
A nurse is evaluating a patient who is being treated for dehydration. Which assessment result does the nurse correlate with a therapeutic response to the treatment plan?
Answer:- Decreased orthostatic light-headedness and dizziness
After teaching a patient who is prescribed a restricted sodium diet, a nurse assesses the patient's understanding. Which food choice for lunch indicates that the patient correctly understood the teaching?
Answer:- Grilled chicken breast with glazed carrots
A nurse is assessing a patient with hypokalemia, and notes that the patient's handgrip strength has diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. What action does the nurse take first?
Answer:- Assess the patient's respiratory rate, rhythm, and depth.
After teaching a patient to increase dietary potassium intake, a nurse assesses the patient's understanding. Which dietary meal selection indicates that the patient correctly understands the teaching?
Answer:- Sausage, one slice of whole-wheat toast, half cup of raisins (120 gm), and a glass of milk
A patient at risk for developing hyperkalemia states, "I love fruit and usually eat it every day, but now I can't because of my high potassium level." How will the nurse respond?
Answer:- "Berries, cherries, apples, and peaches are low in potassium."
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a serum calcium level of 14 mg/dL (3.5 mmol/L). Which provider order does the nurse implement first?
Answer:- Connect the patient to a cardiac monitor.
A nurse assesses a patient who is experiencing an acid-base imbalance. The patient's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.34, PaO2 88 mm Hg, PaCO2 38 mm Hg, and HCO3- 19 mEq/L (19 mmol/L). Which assessment would the nurse perform first?
Answer:- Cardiac rate and rhythm
A nurse assesses a patient who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension. For which acid-base imbalance does the nurse assess to prevent complications of this therapy?
Answer:- Metabolic alkalosis
A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excessive diarrhea. The patient's arterial blood gas values are pH 7.18, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 45 mm Hg, and HCO3- 16 mEq/L (16 mmol/L). Which provider order does the nurse expect to receive?
Answer:- Sodium bicarbonate 100 mEq diluted in 1 L of D5W
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