NSL 100 RN Virtual Medsurg with complete solution

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NSL 100 RN Virtual Medsurg with complete solution 1. A nurse is caring for a client in Buck’s traction. What is the purpose of this type of traction? Used preoperatively for hip fractures for im... mobilization in adult clients) 2. A client with osteoarthritis has been prescribed glucosamine. What are some potential contraindications to this supplement? Glucosamine sulfate is believed to aid in the synthesis of synovial fluid and rebuild cartilage. Use with caution with shellfish allergy. Question clients about concurrent use of chondroitin, NSAIDs, heparin, and warfarin 3. A nurse is caring for an adult male client following a lumbar spinal surgery. Which of the following findings would indicate a fluid volume deficit? Urine specific gravity 1.020 4. A nurse is caring for a client who is starting hemodialysis. What information regarding a change in protein intake from the predialysis recommendation should the nurse provided? Increase the client’s dietary intake of protein over predialysis restrictions 5. A nurse is caring for a client following gastrectomy surgery. What information regarding prevention of dumping syndrome should the nurse provide to this client? Assist/instruct the client to lie down when vasomotor manifestations occur Lying down after a meal slows the movement of food within the intestines. Limit the amount of fluid ingested at one time. Eliminate liquids with meals, for 1 hr prior to, and following a meal. Consume a high protein, high fat, low fiber, and low to moderate carbohydrate diet. Avoid milk and sugars (sweets, fruit juice, sweetened fruit, milk shakes, honey, syrup, jelly). Consume small, frequent meals rather than large meals [Show More]

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