Medical-Surgical Nursing

Which physiological response is often associated with surgery-related stress?  Bronchial constriction.  Decreased cortisol levels.  Peripheral vasodilation.  Sodium and water retention.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

The main goal of treatment for acute glomerulonephritis is to:  encourage activity.  encourage high protein intake.  maintain fluid balance.  teach intermittent urinary catheterization.

Cardiac-Vascular Nursing

A patient recently had a cardiac catheterization via right-radial approach. The patient has a compression device in place. The patient complains of numbness and pain in the right hand. The cardiac-vascular nurse notes a diminished pulse, with a cool and cyanotic hand. The nurse:  calls the physician.  performs an Allen’s test.  reduces the pressure on […]