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Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Understanding Closed Fractures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Bone Injuries

Closed fracture A closed fracture, also known as a simple fracture, is a type of bone fracture in which the skin remains intact A closed fracture, also...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

How to Treat and Care for Lacerations: A Comprehensive Guide for Effective Wound Management

Laceration A laceration refers to a type of injury that occurs when an external force causes a tear or cut in the skin A laceration refers to...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Interventions for SIADH: Assessing Dehydration, Monitoring Glucose Levels, and Managing Electrolyte Imbalances

The client diagnosed with a pituitary tumor developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which interventions should the nurse implement? 1. Assess for dehydration and monitor blood...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Identifying Critical Metrics for Immediate Intervention in a Science-Related Medical Scenario

The nurse is admitting a client to the neurological intensive care unit who is postoperative transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which data warrant immediate intervention? 1. The client is alert...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Importance of Monitoring Serum Sodium Levels for Clients with Diabetes Insipidus

Which laboratory value should be monitored by the nurse for the client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus? 1. Serum sodium. 2. Serum calcium 3. Urine glucose. 4. Urine...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Managing Diabetes Insipidus: Proper Storage of Desmopressin Medication to Ensure Effectiveness

The nurse is discharging a client diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. Which statement made by the client warrants further intervention? 1. “I will keep a list of my...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Understanding the Fluid Deprivation Test: Diagnosing Diabetes Insipidus and Evaluating Kidney Function

The client is admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of rule-out diabetes insipidus (DI). Which instructions should the nurse teach regarding a ﬂuid deprivation test?...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Surgery

Assessing Fluid Imbalance in a Client with Pituitary Tumor and Diabetes Insipidus

The nurse is caring for clients on a medical ﬂoor. Which client should be assessed ﬁrst? 1. The client diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)...