Adult Health Med Surg Study Guide And Notes 2023

ADULT HEALTH MED SURG STUDY GUIDE AND NOTES When in doubt, the correct answer may be the low urine output (Urine output less than 30 mL/hr) Strong indication of a hematologic disorder = Absence of hair on the legs Rationale: Thinning or absence of hair on the extremities indicates poor arterial circulation to that area Brachytherapy Treatment Procedure that involves placing radioactive material inside of the body Indicationo Commonly used to treat prostate cancer o Cervical cancer o Uterine (endometrial) cancer o Brest cancer, lung cancer, eye cancer, and skin cancer Nursing Considerationo Nurse needs to educate the client on the importance of remaining on bed rest with limited movement while the radioactive implant is in place to prevent dislodgment o Nurse should wear a lead apron when providing direct care to provide protection from radiation source and not turn their back toward the client o Limit each of the clients visitors to 30 minutes per day o Instruct visitors to remain at least 6 feet from client receiving radiation at all times Indication of Pancreatitis Increased serum lipase levelo Rationale: due to the release of lipase into the pancreas and autodigestion Increased WBC count (because of the inflammatory process)