Mdc Ii - Final Exam - Rasmussen

flatus {Ans: How would you know a bowel obstruction is resolving?}INCREASED ▪ fecal fat analysis (steatorrhea) DECREASED ▪ MCV ▪ MCH ▪ MCHC ▪ hydrogen breath test ▪ lactose tolerance test ▪ Schilling test (B-12) {Ans: *Malabsorption Syndrome* ▪ Laboratory Tests}▪ Dexamethasone 4-12 mg IV bolus {Ans: *Addisonian Crisis* ▪ Emergency Treatment}Improvement usually occurs within 2 weeks {Ans: *Thyroid Therapy* ▪ When will a patient feel therapeutic effects?}*▪ NPO* *▪ pain management* ▪ histamine receptor antagonists ▪ PPIs *▪ NG tube* *▪ IV fluids as prescribed* ▪ monitor electrolytes ▪ monitor vitals signs for fever, tachycardia, hypotension ▪ monitor blood glucose ▪ oral care ▪ skin care ▪ surgical interventions: exploratory laparotomy, sphincterotomy {Ans: *Pancreatitis* ▪ Treatment/Nursing Interventions}▪ administer IV fluids ▪ administer antibiotics ▪ monitor fluid and electrolytes ▪ manage pain ▪ post-operative care ▪ discharge education for wound management ▪ no laxatives/enemas ▪ no heat *▪ place in Semi-Fowler's position for comfort* {Ans: *Appendicitis* ▪ Nursing Interventions}*▪ Hypertension* ▪ Dependent edema ▪ Bruising ▪ Petechiae {Ans: *Cushing's Disease aka hypercortisolism* ▪ Cardiovascular S/S}▪ diet modification ▪ stress reduction ▪ adhere to medications such as bulk forming laxatives, antidiarrheal agents {Ans: