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Hyperglycemic- Hyperosmolar State (HHS) Pathophysiology A hyperosmolar state caused by hyperglycemia. Sustained osmotic diuresis leads to extremely high blood glucose levels and severe dehydration. Clinical Manifestations Severe dehydration, CNS changes- confusion to coma, seizures, paralysis. Etiology/ Risk factors DM II Other causes: infection, other stressors, poor fluid intake, MI, sepsis, pancreatitis, stroke, some drug therapy (glucocorticoids, diuretics, phenytoin, betas, CCB...

ANCC AGACNP - Frances Guide Review Exam 531 Questions with Verified Answers You want to get more funding for your hospital's Rapid Response Team. How should you present this issue to the committee? a. Stress importance of the team (look up evidence about how team affects outcomes) b. Describe how to improve and expand the team - CORRECT ANSWER a. stress importance of team What is the best way for the AGACNP to get involved in policy making? a. attend legislative days at the state capit...

EXAM III-STUDY GUIDES CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING NS 320 STUDY GUIDE- EXAM 3. CONTAINS CHAPTER 34: PERSONALITY DISORDERS, CHAPTER 36: VICTIMS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT, CHAPTER 32: EATING DISORDERS, CHAPTER 25: SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS, CHAPTER 33: ADJUSTMENT AND IMPULSE CONTROL DISORDERS, Chapter 23: Childhood Disorders-Dr. Rice, CHAPTER 35: THE AGING INDIVIDAUL-Dr. Rice, Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic Disorders, Chapter 31: Sexual Disorders, Chapter 37: Community Mental Health Nursing...

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Pediatric Medication Calculations, Calculation Quiz I, IV dosage calculation practice test, HESI Dosage Calculations Practice Exam, Intravenous (IV) calculations, Intravenous Calculations, medication calculations review sets (A+) convert :20 pounds 5 ounces to kilogram - Correct Answer-1st: need to convert 5 ounces to a fraction of a pound 5 divided by 16=0.31 2nd: 20.31 pounds divided by 2.2=9.23 kg Note: medication would be calculated based on 9.23 kilograms DO NOT ROUND TO 9...

CNRN Terms Exam 277 Questions with Verified Answers Post-concussion syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Short-term memory loss, emotional lability, and mental fatigue. Headache, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, loss of concentration, poor memory and light and noise sensitivity. Uncal herniation syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER form of herniation that involves downward displacement of the uncal portion of the temporal lobe, which is the most common type of herniation syndrome. Findings a...

Pediatric Medication Calculations, Calculation Quiz I, IV dosage calculation practice test, HESI Dosage Calculations Practice Exam, Intravenous (IV) calculations, Intravenous Calculations, medication calculations review sets (A+) convert :20 pounds 5 ounces to kilogram - Correct Answer-1st: need to convert 5 ounces to a fraction of a pound 5 divided by 16=0.31 2nd: 20.31 pounds divided by 2.2=9.23 kg Note: medication would be calculated based on 9.23 kilograms DO NOT ROUND TO 9...

ANCC AGACNP - Frances Guide Review Questions and Answers You want to get more funding for your hospital's Rapid Response Team. How should you present this issue to the committee? a. Stress importance of the team (look up evidence about how team affects outcomes) b. Describe how to improve and expand the team - Correct answer a. stress importance of team" "What is the best way for the AGACNP to get involved in policy making? a. attend legislative days at the state capitol b. join a h...

MENTAL HEALTH NS 320 STUDY GUIDE- EXAM 3 CHAPTER 34: PERSONALITY DISORDERS Personality is defined as “an enduring pattern of behavior that is considered to be both conscious and unconscious and reflects a means of adapting to a particular environment and its cultural, ethnic and community standards.” An individual with a healthy personality has the following characteristics: • Sees his or her own strengths and weaknesses • Identifies his or her own boundaries • Recognizes intera...

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