NURSING Study Guide - Oliguria, Nursing Diagnosis, Xerostomia

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17 Jul 2022

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University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

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Nursing

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Give at least 3 nursing diagnoses related to the assessment of the skin and list 5 nursing interventions/impelementations related to the given diagnosis: drying of the skin. Nursing diagnosis- negative fluid balance causing dehydration as evidenced by dry mouth and skin, decreased urine output and thirst. Encourage to eat healthy foods with high fluid content. Observed of excessively dry skin: diabetes mellitus. Educate about home glucose monitoring. to promote relaxation and relive of pain to make patient expressed his feelings to gain strength and comfort. To determine weight loss or weight gain: pain and swelling toe. Nursing diagnosis- the related symptoms of patient is the latex allergy reaction , Symptoms of a reaction to latex include skin irritation, rash, hives, runny nose and difficulty breathing. Discus to the patient of treatment of swelling toe like, eating a healthful diet and being mindful of salt in take. massaging the feet. Discuss the deformity and exacted treatment in terms the patient can understand.

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1. The nurse working in a long-term care facility incorporates a focused assessment of
the immune system for all newly admitted patients over the age of 65. Older adults

are more likely to develop problems related to immune function than are middle-
aged people. The focused immune assessment includes a systemic approach based

on age-related changes in immunologic function. (Learning Objective 4)
a. What changes in the immune system in the older adult increase the incidence of
infection and cancer in this population?
b. Explain why older adults may have decreased inflammatory responses.
c. Why are older adults at increased risk of gastroenteritis and diarrhea secondary
to proliferation of intestinal organisms?

2. The nurse educator for an oncology unit is preparing an in-service presentation for
new nurses about the care of patients with immunodeficiencies. Patients with cancer
who are receiving chemotherapy, as well as those with bone marrow transplants, are
immunocompromised and require special attention to assess for signs of infection.
The nurse educator focuses on special care needs of this patient population.
a. What is the rationale for assessing the pulse and respiratory rates for 1 full
minute in a patient with immunodeficiency?
b. What special precautions about dietary restrictions and food preparation should
be included in the teaching for a patient with immunodeficiency?
c. What nursing actions should be implemented to decrease the risk of infection in
the patient with immunodeficiency?
3. Molly Baker, a 22-year-old patient, presents to the clinic with the diagnosis of
allergic rhinitis. She states that she develops paroxysmal sneezing, clear nasal
drainage and congestion, watery, red eyes, and nasal itching from the late spring
until the first frost in the fall. She states that she has a dry cough and voice
hoarseness. She complains of feeling extremely tired, unable to sleep at night, and
having difficulty concentrating on her collegiate course work.
a. What further assessment should the nurse provide?

Ellie Long, a 55-year-old patient, presents to the pain clinic with the diagnosis of
fibromyalgia syndrome. The nurse at the clinic obtains a history and physical
assessment of the patient. (Learning Objective 2)
a. On what areas should the nurse concentrate when interviewing the patient
during the history process?
b. On what areas should the nurse concentrate when assessing the patient?
c. What diagnostic tests are used with fibromyalgia syndrome?

goldworm200

#50 Which is a case-mix reimbursement system that connects payment to patients' conditions and care needs instead of the volume of services provided and that impacts intermediate care facilities, long term acute care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities?

a. pay-for-performance system

b. all-patient diagnosis-related groups

c. patient-driven payment system

d. IPPS 72-hour window rule

StewartRenee

Apply the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of the Principal Diagnosis for Inpatient Care (Guidelines II A-J) to identify the principal diagnosis in the following scenarios.

Patient was admitted to the hospital with acute pyelonephritis and acute cystitis. Both infections were evaluated and treated with IV antibiotic therapy. THe patient was discharged home to continue taking oral medications.

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NURSING Study Guide - Oliguria, Nursing Diagnosis, Xerostomia

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