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Medsurg 2 Final Exam

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The client reports that a previously sensitive area of skin no longer responds to temperature changes or painful stimuli. This finding indicates a functional abnormality for which skin layer? A. Stratum corneum B. Adipose layer C. Epidermis D. Dermis - correct answer D. Dermis During skin inspection the nurse observes three lesions on the client's right knee. The lesions are round, have a raised border, and are grouped in a "smiley face" pattern. Which descriptors does the nurse use ...

Medsurg 2 Final Exam The client reports that a previously sensitive area of skin no longer responds to temperature changes or painful stimuli. This finding indicates a functional abnormality for which skin layer? A. Stratum corneum B. Adipose layer C. Epidermis D. Dermis - ANSWER D. Dermis During skin inspection the nurse observes three lesions on the client's right knee. The lesions are round, have a raised border, and are grouped in a "smiley face" patt...

Medsurg 2 Final Exam 121 Questions with Complete Solutions 100% Verified The client reports that a previously sensitive area of skin no longer responds to temperature changes or painful stimuli. This finding indicates a functional abnormality for which skin layer? A. Stratum corneum B. Adipose layer C. Epidermis D. Dermis - Correct Answers D. Dermis During skin inspection the nurse observes three lesions on the client's right knee. The lesions are round, have a raised border, and are ...

MedSurg 2 Final Exam Questions And Answers 1. Which type of burn injury would cause myoglobinuria, long bone fractures, dysrhythmias, and/or cardiac arrest? a. Thermal b. Electrical c. Chemical d. Smoke and inhalation - ANS b. An electrical injury causes tissue damage from intense heat generated by the electrical current passing through tissue, including muscle contractions that can fracture long bones and vertebrae. Myoglobin is released into the circulation when massive muscle da...

Final Exam Medsurg II Exam Questions And Answers What is the lifespan of a red blood cell? - ANS 120 days A client with chronic heart failure has atrial fibrillation and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 15%. The client is taking warfarin (Coumadin). The expected outcome of this drug is to: A. Improve the myocardial workload B. Regulate cardiac rhythm. C. Prevent thrombus formation D. Decrease circulatory overload. - ANS C. Prevent thrombus formation A clie...

Med Surg 2 Final ATI book Exam Questions And Answers A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency and a prescription for thigh high compression stockings. Which action should the nurse take? a. elevate legs for 10 min, 2-3 times a day while wearing stockings b. apply the stockings in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed c. roll the stockings down to the knees to relieve discomfort on the legs d. remove the stockings while out of bed for 1 hour...

Med surg 2 FINAL!! Exam Questions And Answers The nurse is caring for a client with laboratory values indicating dehydration. Which clinical symptom is consistent with dehydration? - ANS Dark, concentrated urine The nurse is providing an afternoon shift report and relates morning assessment findings to the oncoming nurse. Which daily assessment data is necessary to determine changes in hypervolemia status? - ANS Weight The nurse is caring for a client in heart failure with sign...

med surg 2 final exam (test bank) The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - ANS Changing wound dressings A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a possible complicatio...