AH2 Exam 2 Q and A

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The nurse assists the provider with a liver biopsy at the bedside. Which position does the nurse put the patient in after the biopsy? Supine with head elevated on one pillow Semi-fowlers with two ... pillows under the leg Right side lying with a folded towel under the puncture site Left side lying with a small pillow under the puncture site Lactuolose question – Answer: 2-3 Stools RA Drug: Methotrexate (causes retinal changes) A patient with liver cancer has severe ascites and shortness of breath. The physician plans a paracentesis. The nurse prepares the patient for the paracentesis with which action? Have client empty bladder Position patient flat on right side Have them lie flat with a small pillow under the small of his back Sedate the client with versed 4 .While assessing the patient, the nurse observes constant bubbling in the water-seal chamber of the patients closed chest-drainage system. What should the nurse conclude? The system is functioning normally. The patient has a pneumothorax. The system has an air leak. The chest tube is obstructed. 25. The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for a lobectomy for a diagnosis of lung cancer. While assisting with a subclavian vein central line insertion, the nurse notes the clients oxygen saturation rapidly dropping. The patient complains of shortness of breath and becomes tachypneic. The nurse suspects a pneumothorax has developed. Further assessment findings supporting the presence of a pneumothorax include what? Diminished or absent breath sounds on the affected side Paradoxical chest wall movement with respirations Sudden loss of consciousness Muffled heart sounds This study source was downloaded by 100000835004878 from CourseHero.com on 01-05-2022 13:20:49 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/66411874/AH2-Exam2-Q-and-Adocx/ 35. A patient is beginning an antiretroviral drug regimen shortly after being diagnosed with HIV. What nursing action is most likely to increase the likelihood of successful therapy? Promoting appropriate use of complementary therapies Addressing possible barriers to adherence Educating the patient about the pathophysiology of HIV Teaching the patient about the need for follow-up blood work 37. A patient with AIDS is admitted to the hospital with AIDS-related wasting syndrome and AIDS-related anorexia. What drug has been found to promote significant weight gain in AIDS patients by increasing body fat stores? A) Advera B) Momordicacharantia C) Megestrol (Exam said MEGACE) D) Ranitidine 42. A nurse is performing the initial assessment of a patient who has a recent diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). What skin manifestation would the nurse expect to observe on inspection? A) Petechiae B) Butterfly rash C) Jaundice D) Skin sloughing 45. A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is preparing for discharge. The nurse knows that the patient has understood health education when the patient makes what statement? A) Ill make sure I get enough exposure to sunlight to keep up my vitamin D levels. B) Ill try to be as physically active as possible between flare-ups. C) Avoid prolonged exposure to t [Show More]

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