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Vanessa Joubert 
Heart Failure 
History of Present Problem: JoAnn Smith is a 72-year-old woman who has a history of myocardial 
infarction (MI) four years ago and systolic heart failure secondary to ischemic cardiomyopathy with a 
current ejection fraction (EF) of only 15%. She presents to the emergency department (ED) for shortness 
of breath (SOB) the past three days. Her shortness of breath has progressed from SOB with activity to 
becoming SOB at rest. The last two nights she had to sleep in...
Funds II Reading Guide for Chap 24, 28 and 39 
1. Know both Mammogram and a Biopsy and the differences of why they are 
performed. 
2. Know how to Collect a stool sample 
3. Know the differences of an EKG vs an Echocardiogram 
4. Know the proper way to Obtaining lab work 
5. Know each of the following and their differences MRI vs PET scan vs CT 
scan 
6. Know the CBC lab values (WBC Plts Hgb Hct) Know the normal values and 
what can be seen with critical values 
7. Know the proper way to Obtaini...
A client with severe allergy has been administered a high dose of antihistamine. The nurse finds that the 
client is drowsy and dizzy. Which type of need would the nurse prioritize in the client according to 
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs? 
1. Safety needs 
2. Belonging need 
3. Self-esteem need 
4. Self actualization 
 Clients suffering from the effects of a high dose of antihistamine have strong safety needs. The 
belonging need is fulfilled when the client is provided love and compassion. S...
Dosage calculation 
Q1: 
A doctor has ordered 50 mg of Naltrexone PO in the morning for a patient that is due to begin treatment 
for alcohol use disorder. The available dose is 25 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse 
administer? 
A: 50÷25=2 tablets 
Q2: 
A patient is prescribed oral Synthroid. The patient weighs 172 lbs. The dosage is based off his weight and 
is 1.6 mcg per kg per day. What is the oral dose the patient should receive? 
172÷2.2=78.1818 
172/2.2=78.1818 
78kg x 1.6mc...
VATI nursing care children 
Thursday, July 30, 2020 
10:54 PM 
1. In reinforcing safety education to the parents of 2-year-old, what strategies 
should the nurse include to assist in prevention of falls? - Use sliding gates at both 
ends of stairways. 
a. Don't use baby walkers. 
b. Keep your baby away from elevated porches, decks, and landings. 
c. Never leave your baby alone in or around a bathtub. 
d. Make your home safe from falls by removing hazards that might cause 
a fall 
A nurse is goi...
Hypothyroidism: Planning Care for a Client Who Has Hypothyroidism (RM AMS PN 10.0 Chp. 
71 Hypothyroidism) 
o Laboratory tests: 
 T3 expected reference range: 
 70-205 ng/dL in clients age 20-50 
 40-180 ng/dL in clients older than 50 
 T4 expected reference range: 
 4-12 mcg/dL in male clients 
 5-12 mcg/dL in female clients 
 Expected with hypothyroidism' 
 T3 decreased 
o Patient- centered care 
 Monitor for cardiovascular changes ( low blood pressure, bradycardia,...
Hypothyroidism: Planning Care for a Client Who Has Hypothyroidism (RM AMS PN 10.0 Chp. 
71 Hypothyroidism) 
o Laboratory tests: 
 T3 expected reference range: 
 70-205 ng/dL in clients age 20-50 
 40-180 ng/dL in clients older than 50 
 T4 expected reference range: 
 4-12 mcg/dL in male clients 
 5-12 mcg/dL in female clients 
 Expected with hypothyroidism' 
 T3 decreased 
o Patient- centered care 
 Monitor for cardiovascular changes ( low blood pressure, bradycardia,...
VATI mental health 
Thursday, July 30, 2020 
10:56 PM 
 A nurse is providing care for a client admitted during the acute manic phase of bipolar 
disorder. Identify five (5) priority nursing actions to address this state of bipolar disorder 
exhibited by the client. - Providing for safety. ... 
 Meeting physiologic needs. ... 
 Providing therapeutic communication. ... 
 Promoting appropriate behavior. ... 
 Managing medications. 
Suggested Mental Health Learning Activity: Mood Diso...
VATI nursing care children 1. In reinforcing safety education to the parents of 2-year-old, what strategies should the nurse include to assist in prevention of falls? - Use sliding gates at both ends of stairways. a. Don't use baby walkers. b. Keep your baby away from elevated porches, decks, and landings. c. Never leave your baby alone in or around a bathtub. d. Make your home safe from falls by removing hazards that might cause a fall A nurse is going to perform percussion on a school aged cl...
VATI nursing care children 1. In reinforcing safety education to the parents of 2-year-old, what strategies should the nurse include to assist in prevention of falls? - Use sliding gates at both ends of stairways. a. Don't use baby walkers. b. Keep your baby away from elevated porches, decks, and landings. c. Never leave your baby alone in or around a bathtub. d. Make your home safe from falls by removing hazards that might cause a fall A nurse is going to perform percussion on a school aged cl...