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A study of first-year law students found that the students who had an optimistic outlook:

The RN and a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) are working together to care for a patient who had an esophagectomy 2 days ago. Which action by the LPN/VN requires that the RN to intervene?

A 67-year-old patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow. The nurse reviews the chart and notes the following information: History of permanent pacemaker placement 3 years ago Previous allergic reaction to iodine and shellfish Refused to drink the prescribed bowel preparation solution Expresses anxiety about discomfort during the procedure Which finding requires immediate communication with the health care provider before proceeding?

A patient with a small bowel obstruction is being admitted to the medical unit. Which finding does the nurse expect?

________ is the study of the relationships among psychology, the nervous and endocrine systems, and the immune system.

A patient is admitted with acute diverticulitis and reports severe left lower quadrant pain, fever, and nausea. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate as part of the initial plan of care?

Dahlia has been having chronic headaches and she is behind in all her classes. For the past six months her job has been extremely stressful, but she doesn’t feel that she can quit because she needs the money for tuition. Her vulnerability to illness, such as chronic hypertension, has increased. According to Hans Selye, Dahlia is in the:

The nurse is teaching a patient scheduled for a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). Which complication is most important to include?

A patient with acute nausea and vomiting is prescribed ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg IV push. The patient weighs 176 lbs. The available concentration is   4mg/2mL. How many mL should be administered per dose? Hint: solve for mg/kg first. 

The nurse is caring for a patient with peritonitis. Which interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply)