Nurs3366 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Questions 1-4 refer to the following scenario: A young woman presents to her nurse practitioner complaining of SOB and fatigue. She states that her menstrual periods have been very heavy. (norm RBC = 4-6million; norm MCV = 80-95). 1. What is her most likely diagnosis and CBC results? a. macrocytic anemia; RBCs = 3 mill & MCV = 102. Wrong—MCV high, meaning cells BIG in size—doesn’t fit with scenario of losing blood (and iron) steadily during menses, which usually results in compensato...

NURS 3366 Basic concepts of pathophysiology and Implication for Nursing, Genetic Influence, Intacellular Functions. Answers and Rationales to Assignment #1/NURS 3366 Basic concepts of pathophysiology and Implication for Nursing, Genetic Influence, Intacellular Functions. Answers and Rationales to Assignment #1

1 Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology & Implications for Nursing Questions 1 & 2 below refer to the following situation: A 55-year-old man with emphysema (a type of chronic lung disease) who has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day for 40 years is hospitalized for acute onset of cough productive of bloody sputum (sputum=secretions from deep in the lungs). After a few days of testing and treatment, the patient’s nurse reads a physician’s note on the chart: “I have told the patient that the ...

A 55-year-old man with emphysema (a type of chronic lung disease) who has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day for 40 years is hospitalized for acute onset of cough productive of bloody sputum (sputum=secretions from deep in the lungs). After a few days of testing and treatment, the patient’s nurse reads a physician’s note on the chart: “I have told the patient that the etiologies of his hemoptysis are: 1) Exacerbation of his chronic emphysema and 2) The new diagnosis of lung cance...

1. A patient has intermittent claudication and a history of atherosclerosis. What other findings are most likely? a. pitting edema of the ankles. Wrong—edema is associated with venous issues, not arterial (everything in stem of question points to arterial: intermittent claudication = PAD, atherosclerosis = arterial prob.) b. jugular vein distention. Wrong—associated with RHF in which there is back up of venous blood into jugular veins. c. cool feet with diminished pulses. Correct—at...

1. A patient has intermittent claudication and a history of atherosclerosis. What other findings are most likely? a. pitting edema of the ankles. Wrong—edema is associated with venous issues, not arterial (everything in stem of question points to arterial: intermittent claudication = PAD, atherosclerosis = arterial prob.) b. jugular vein distention. Wrong—associated with RHF in which there is back up of venous blood into jugular veins. c. cool feet with diminished pulses. Correct—at...

Basic Concepts of Pathophysiology & Implications for Nursing Questions 1 & 2 below refer to the following situation: A 55-year-old man with emphysema (a type of chronic lung disease) who has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day for 40 years is hospitalized for acute onset of cough productive of bloody sputum (sputum=secretions from deep in the lungs). After a few days of testing and treatment, the patient’s nurse reads a physician’s note on the chart: “I have told the patient that the...

NURS 3366 Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes Answers ASSIGNMENT 2> Cell Edema ( LATEST & GRADED A)/NURS 3366 Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes Answers ASSIGNMENT 2> Cell Edema ( LATEST & GRADED A)/NURS 3366 Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes Answers ASSIGNMENT 2> Cell Edema ( LATEST & GRADED A)/NURS 3366 Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes Answers ASSIGNMENT 2> Cell Edema ( LATEST & GRADED A)/NURS 3366 Alterations in Fluids and Electrolytes Answers ASSIGNMENT 2> Ce...

NURS 3366 Assignment 1 Answers and Rationales; University of Texas, Arlington/NURS 3366 Assignment 1 Answers and Rationales; University of Texas, Arlington