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Underweight BMI |
Less than 18.5 |
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Normal weight BMI |
18.5-24.9 |
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Overweight BMI |
25-29.9 |
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Obese BMI |
30-39.9 |
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Aspirin given in prolonged dosages can cause |
G I bleeding |
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Measures renal function Normal lab reading |
Serum creatinine level 0.5-1.5. If 2.4 it is elevated in acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease |
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AST measures |
Damage to liver and heart Normal is 10-40 u/l |
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White blood cell count normal |
5,000-10,000 16,000 would indicate infection 4,000 would indicate immune suppressed |
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Client states the last TD immunization was 6 years ago, which action should nurse take first |
Determine how many Td immunizations the client has received |
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Best diet for person with multiple wounds |
High vitamin C High protein High carbs |
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Atelectasis is most probable cause for |
Crackles in lower lobes |
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Thrombophlebitis is |
Unilateral edema, warmth, tenderness, firmness of muscle of lower extremity, swelling, tenderness, localized redness over a vein with an I V catheter |
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Chronic pain characteristics |
Weight loss or gain and fatigue |
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If client has fever which would be immunosuppressant what precaution should he be put on |
Neutropenic |
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Fit tested respiratory device is used for a client diagnosed with |
Varicella, pathogens transmitted by airborne route, private room with negative air pressure |
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A client diagnosed with mumps should be on what precautions |
Droplet Private room or with another client with like infection Keep 3 feet away |
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Client diagnosed with vancomycin resistant enterococcus is placed on what precautions |
Contact |
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Client diagnosed with pneumonia should be on what precautions |
Droplet |
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Warfarin has a |
Prolonged action |
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The purpose of A drain in a wound is to |
Keep the tissues close together so healing can occur |
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Hyponatremia |
Sodium level in blood is too low Sodium less than 135 |
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Hypernatremia is |
High sodium level in blood Feeling thirsty, weakness, nausea, and loss of appetite |
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Hyperkalemia is |
Potassium in blood that is higher than normal Normal level is 3.6 to 5.2 |
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Hypokalemia is More to |
Blood potassium levels are too low |
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Diabetes insipidus is a disorder of |
Salt and water metabolism marked by intense thirst and heavy urination |
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