The nurse is concerned that a patient recovering from surgery to repair an abdominal aneurysm is developing bowel ischemia. What assessment findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion?
Select all that apply.
1. diarrhea
2. obvious bloody stool
3. abdominal distention
4. onset of abdominal pain
5. hyperactive bowel sounds
Question 2A patient with hypertension weighing 115 kg is advised by the primary healthcare provider to lose 10 of total body weight over the next 6 months. How many lbs. of weight loss per month should the nurse instruct the patient to establish as a goal?
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Question 3While conducting an assessment, the nurse suspects that a patient is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
Select all that apply.
1. acute onset of confusion
2. onset of projectile vomiting
3. complaints of a severe headache
4. systolic blood pressure 198 mmHg
5. diastolic blood pressure 148 mmHg
Question 4A patient is suspected as having secondary hypertension. For which diagnostic tests should the nurse prepare this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. bladder scan
2. renal lithotripsy
3. renal ultrasound
4. renal arteriogram
5. intravenous pyelogram
Question 5A patient with hypertension is prescribed the alpha-adrenergic blocker doxazosin (Cardura). What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
Select all that apply.
1. Take the medication at bedtime.
2. Change positions slowly and sit down if dizziness occurs.
3. Notify the primary healthcare provider if nasal congestion develops.
4. Restrict the intake of all alcoholic beverages and items containing caffeine.
5. Avoid engaging in hazardous activity for 12 to 24 hours after the first dose.