NUR 2392 Multidimensional Care II
MDC II Exam 2
Aspirin toxicity causes which two conditions?
Answer:
respiratory alkalosis metabolic acidosis
HCO3- (bicarbonate) normal range
Answer:
21-28 mEq/L acidic-basic
PaCO2 normal range
Answer:
45-35 acidic-basic
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pH normal range
Answer:
7.35-7.45
acidic-basic
Which patient is most at risk to develop stomatitis?
Answer:
Cancer patient with no dental care access
Complications of surgery for oral cancer
Answer:
airway may need endotracheal tube
Treatments for GERD
Answer:
▪ PPIs ▪ sit upright an hour after eating
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Treatment options for Hiatal Hernia (Select All That Apply)
Answer:
▪ PPI
▪ antacids
▪ dietary modification (soft diet) ▪ weight loss
▪ elevate head when sleeping ▪ splinting while coughing ▪ don't do any heavy lifting/overwork yourself
▪ Nissen fundoplication surgery ▪ incentive spirometer postoperatively ▪ intermittent suctioning
How do you diagnose Hiatal Hernia?
Answer:
▪ EGD
What is the priority patient teaching for esophageal cancer?
Answer:
▪ monitoring weight for weight loss
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