ATI MED SURG 2 PROCTORED EXAM-STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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ATI MED SURG 2 PROCTORED EXAM-STUDY GUIDE WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1The nurse is preparing the discontinue long term TPN therapy for a client. The nurse should plan to discon... tinue the TPN gradually to reduce the risk of which of the following adverse effects? 1.aHyperglycemia 1.bDiarrhea 1.cConstipation 1.dHypoglycemia- You taper it off to avoid this!!! Rationale PDF p.298: Never abruptly stop TPN. Speeding up/slowing down the rate is contraindicated. An abrupt rate change can alter blood glucose levels significantly. Rationale PDF nutrition p.58: don’t discontinue abruptly, must taper to prevent rebound hypoglycemia 2A nurse is preparing a client for an ECG. The client is anxious and says that he is afraid the equipment will give him an electric shock. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? 2.aThe machine only senses and records electrical currents coming from your heart – pg.170 ➢Electrocardiography uses an electrocardiograph to record the electrical activity of the heart over time. 2.bThe lead wires and cables are insulated for your safety 2.cThe electrode pads will prevent the conduction of electricity to your skin 2.dThe machine voltage delivery is low enough that you won’t feel any discomfort [Show More]

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