Diverticulitis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

macrocytic anemia - increased MCV -vitamin b12, iron deficiency, pernicious anemia Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - size of a red blood cell normal: 76 to 96 fL Microcytic anemia - decreased MCV (hypochromic with decreased MCHC) -order serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC what should level to check on kids before starting iron? - *LEAD LEVEL* always check a lead level before starting iron on children because an increased lead level will cause anemia despite normal iron level. Ulcerative Coliti...

New Patient - ANSWER-No previous records, longer visit, detailed chart established patient - ANSWER-Previous records available from last 3 years, shorter visit, concise chart Diagnostic visit - ANSWER-New problem, chief complaint: new symptom, goal is to determine the cause of the problem and appropriate treatment health management - ANSWER-check up, CC: routine physical or management of chronic problems, goal is preventative care and/or assessing progress of ongoing medical problems ...

Med/Surg Final: ATI questions & Module questions What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruction? A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel. B. Constipation. C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery. D. Adhesions C What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulosis to eat? A. High fiber foods. B. Low fiber foods. C. Low carb foods. D. High carb foods A What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulitis to eat? A. High fiber food...

ATI NUTRITION TESTBANK WITH EXPLANATIONS A nurse is caring for a client who has diverticulitis and a new prescription for a low-fiber diet. Which of the following food items should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray? A. Canned Fruit B. White Bread C. Broiled Hamburger D. Coleslaw Answer: D. Coleslaw Coleslaw contains raw cabbage, which is high in fiber. Clients who are following a low-fiber diet should avoid most raw vegetables A nurse is completing dietary teaching with a c...

A nurse is presenting an in-service training session about nutrition. Which of the following simple sugars should the nurse identify as the carbohydrate found in milk? - The nurse should identify that lactose is a form of sugar that is found in milk. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation therapy for mouth cancer and reports a dry mouth? Which of the following diet recommendation should the nurse provide - Use gravies or sauces to soften food A nurse is providing teachin...

Regarding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, all the following are true EXCEPT: A. Vital signs are usually abnormal, even early in the course of acute appendicitis. B. Rebound is usually elicited only after the appendix has ruptured or infarcted. C. Rovsing's sign is pain in the right lower quadrant upon palpation of the left lower quadrant. D. The obturator sign is pain upon flexion and internal rotation of the hip. E. The psoas sign is pain upon extension of the hip. - correct answer ...

2022/2023 NCLEX-RN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (LATEST VERSION) 1. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates a possible nutritional deficiency? Pale conjunctiva 2. A nurse is preparing to insert a small-bore nasogastric feeding tube for a client's enteral feedings. In which method does the nurse measure the correct length of the tube? From the tip of the nose to the earlobe to the xiphoid process 3. In which of the following ways can a nurse promote sleep for a clien...

MN 568 Introduction To Nursing: Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update 2023/2024 Graded 100%. Which of the following dietary instructions should be given to a patient with GERD? Question options: a) Eliminate coffee. b) Drink peppermint tea to relieve stomach distress. c) Recline and rest after meals. d) Limit the amount of antacids. Question 4 2 / 2 points Which high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level is considered cardioprotective? Question options: a) Greater than 30 b) Grea...

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

CLT-LANA Questions Answered 100% correct, Scored A+ Stage 0 CVI No symptoms, norm protein Stage I cvi Mild edema, normal protein, norm lymph vessels, phlebolymphodynamic insufficiency Stage 2 cvi Mod symptoms ( pigmentation, viscosity, pain), high protein, vessels morphologically changed, TC reduced, phlebolymphostatic insufficiency Stage 3 cvi Severe symptoms( hypoxia, necrosis, pain), very high protein load, lymph vessels morphologically change, TC reduced, severe phl...