Medical-Surgical Rn A Prophecy Relias Study Guide Rated A+

In addition to pain, pallor, and pulselessness, a neurovascular assessment also includes checking for: {Ans: Paresthesia and paralysis}Your male patient complains of discomfort while inflating the balloon during insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter. What would be the MOST appropriate action? {Ans: Deflate the balloon, advance the catheter further, then reinflate the balloon}Your patient tells you, "I hope I don't die, but if I do I don't want to be brought back.? You notice on her chart and wrist band that she is a full code. What would be the MOST appropriate action? {Ans: Discuss code status with the patient and follow up with provider to ensure the medical record reflects her wishes.}You notice your patient who recently had a stroke is coughing intermittently during meals. What is the MOST likely cause of this? {Ans: He could be aspirating.}Your coworker posted photos on social media from a birthday party they had for her in the unit breakroom. What should be your NEXT course of action? {Ans: No action is necessary because no PHI was displayed.}A patient with peritonitis presents with tachycardia, hypotension, and dehydration. What other assessment finding would you anticipate as part of your