42 Best Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is an early adaptation of client with renal carcinoma?

Njeanjackson
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

Poorly written question. Early adaptation by definition means a positive change or better suited in biology. Seeing this question is being presented in field of nursing, as a nurse-...Read More

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What is a significant risk immediately after surgery for repair of aortic aneurysm?

Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 31, 2019

Renal perfusion is a phrase used to describe blood flow to the kidneys and is commonly assessed with a test called renal scintigraphy. Renal perfusion is the measure of how well blood is...Read More

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What should nurse Hazel should after stopping the infusion?

W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 03, 2019

The role of an IG infusion nurse should understand the initial intervention for rate related reactions, including stopping the infusion and assessing the patient’s status, as well as...Read More

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What should the nurse do if a male client has undergone spinal surgery?

W. Pratt, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Mar 20, 2019

The answer to this is to assess the client’s feet for sensation and circulation. If there is any difference with the way that the client feels or if the circulation is not the same, this...Read More

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What are the characteristics of the following type of posture?Nurse Linda is caring for a client with a head injury and monitoring the client with decerebrate posturing. Which of the following...

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Extension of the extremities after a stimulus

Decerebrate posturing is the extension of the extremities after a stimulus which may occur with upper brain stem injury.

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What is the peak age range in acquiring acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

4 to 12 years.

The peak incidence of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is 4 years of age. It is uncommon after 15 years of age.

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What is the nurse primary concern a solar burn?

J. Emmerich, Web Content Writer
Answered: Dec 26, 2018

The correct answer would be D, pain management. Solar burns - or sun burns - can be harmful to skin and can leave the person in a lot of pain. If the sunburn is very bad and blistering,...Read More

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What aspiration precaution measures should the nurse implement to the 78-year-old patient with a tracheostomy?

Zaliza zamri
Answered: Mar 08, 2021

Don't rush. Keep patient at low...Read More

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What is another word for metabolize?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Hyperglycemia

During Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) administration, the client should be monitored regularly for hyperglycemia.

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How are bruises caused in an 83-year-old woman that has several ecchymotic areas on her right arm?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Increased capillary fragility and permeability

Aging process involves increased capillary fragility and permeability. Older adults have a decreased amount of subcutaneous fat and cause an...Read More

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How would you identify hypovolemic shock in a patient if he has lost 15% of his blood?

K. Myers, Blogger
Answered: Jan 09, 2019

Hypovolemic shock happens as a result of a reduction in intravascular fluids. This reduction of the intravascular fluid volume promotes a decrease in stroke volume which causes hypovolemic shock...Read More

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What does a diabetic attack feel like?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

1. deficient fluid volume related to osmotic diuresis-a serum glucose level of 618 mg/dl indicates hyperglycemia, which causes polyuria and deficient fluid volume. in this client, tachycardia is...Read More

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What should be the immediate nursing priority if a client has undergone laryngectomy?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Keep trachea free of secretions

Patent airway is the most priority; therefore removal of secretions is necessary.

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Which sign and symptom that indicates complication associated with crutch walking?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Forearm weakness

Forearm muscle weakness is a probable sign of radial nerve injury caused by crutch pressure on the axillae.

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What complications should be anticipated for Kenneth who has diagnosed with uremic syndrome has the potential to develop complications?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 26, 2024

Flapping hand tremors

Elevation of uremic waste products causes irritation of the nerves, resulting in flapping hand tremors.

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