174 Best Nursing Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

Which preexisting condition would contraindicate the use of pyridostigmine?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Intestinal obstruction

Anticholinesterase agents such as pyridostigmine are contraindicated in a client with a mechanical obstruction of the intestines or urinary tract, peritonitis, or...Read More

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Who is an independent nurse practioner?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Independent nurse practitioner

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What should the nurse do first if she is caring for a client in the coronary care unit and the display on the cardiac monitor indicates ventricular fibrillation?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Assess for presence of pulse

The correct answer is C: Assess for presence of pulse Artifact can mimic ventricular fibrillation on a cardiac monitor. If the client is truly in ventricular...Read More

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What happens after a person experiences a closure of the epiphyses?

Barry Mclean, Sales Manager
Answered: Jul 18, 2019

The fourth answer to this question is correct, which states No further increase in bone length occurs. Before the closure, it starts with an epiphyseal plate. This is a cartilage plate at the end...Read More

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Which type of dressings is most appropriate for the nurse in charge to apply until a wound specialist can be contacted?

H. Jones, Web Content Writer
Answered: Oct 08, 2020

Until a wound specialist comes into the picture, sterile saline dressings support wound healing, and the cost is reasonable. Dry, sterile dressings stick to the wound and remove the damaged...Read More

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What type of insulin contains 15 units of Humulin 70/30?

N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Jul 17, 2018

The usual dose of a diabetic is 70% NPH insulin and 30% regular insulin. This combination involves the long acting NPH insulin that works for the diabetic for the entire day. The regular insulin...Read More

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Why does a client with myasthenia gravis receive immunosuppressive therapy?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Decreases the production of autoantibodies that attack the acetylcholine receptors.

Steroids decrease the bodys immune response thus decreasing the production of antibodies that attack the...Read More

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What is the most sensitive diagnostic test for myasthenia gravis?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Rapid but brief symptomatic improvement

Tensilon acts systemically to increase muscle strength; with a peak effect in 30 seconds, It lasts several minutes.

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Which findings will the interprofessional health care team focus on?

Hemo
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Hypotension.
Hyperkalemia.

In Addisons disease, also known as adrenal insufficiency, destruction of the adrenal gland leads to decreased production of adrenocortical hormones,...Read More

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What is nasal packing?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Nasal packing

A rectal temperature is usually recommended whenever an oral temperature is contraindicated (e.g. the patient who have undergone oral or nasal surgery, infants and those who...Read More

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Which type of bed should the nurse prepare and in which position if the client is in surgery and will be returning to his bed via a stretcher?

John Smith
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

A surgical bed in high position

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Which nursing diagnosis takes the highest priority if a nurse is caring for a client with bronchogenic carcinoma?

P. Micah
Answered: Nov 19, 2019

Caring for a client with bronchogenic carcinoma takes conscious effort; there are some diagnosis tips to consider when dealing with this situation, which includes; maintaining a patent airway,...Read More

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What is the nurse’s priority intervention while the dosage is being adjusted?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Evaluate the client’s muscle strength hourly after medication

Peak response occurs 1 hour after administration and lasts up to 8 hours; the response will influence dosage levels.

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What should be the most important goal in the nursing care of an infant client with eczema?

RN pedia
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Preventing infection

Preventing infection in the infant with eczema is the nurses most important goal. The infant with eczema is at high risk for infection due to numerous breaks in the...Read More

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Which item is unneccessary when examing the oral cavity of a patient with candidiasis?

Tyraikaika
Answered: Apr 19, 2024

Gown

1 Answer

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