NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers
NURS 6002 Foundations for Graduate Study: Welcome & Course Readings
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Bahrieni, F., Azodi, P. Hajivandi, A. & Jahanpour, F. (2017). The effect of education in nurse’s moral sensitivity. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, 9(10), 1817–1821.
Casey, D. & Egan, D. (2013). The use of professional portfolios for career enhancement. British Journal of Nursing, 15(11), 547–552.
Glasper, A. (2016). Does cheating by students undermine the integrity of the nursing profession? British Journal of Nursing, 25(16), 932–933.
Hoskins, K., Grady, C. & Ulrich, C. (2018). Ethics education in nursing: Instruction for future generations of nurses. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(1).
Kauffman, H. (2015). A review of predictive factors of student success in and satisfaction with online learning. Research in Learning Technology, 23, 1–13. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
Smith, L. S. (2011). Showcase your talents with a career portfolio. Nursing, 41(7), 54–56.
Thompson, T. L. (2011). Electronic portfolios for professional advancement. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, 25(4), 169–170. doi:10.1097/NUR.0b013e318222a680
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NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers
A nurse is assessing the abdomen of a patient who is experiencing frequent bouts of diarrhea. The nurse first observes the contour of the abdomen, noting any masses, scars, or areas of distention. What action would the nurse perform next?
A. Auscultate the abdomen using an orderly clockwise approach to all abdominal quadrants
B. Percuss all quadrants of the abdomen in a systematic clockwise manner to identify masses, fluid, or air in the abdomen.
C. Lightly palpate over the abdominal quadrants; first checking for any areas of pain or discomfort.
D. Deeply palpate over the abdominal quadrants, noting muscular resistance, tenderness, organ enlargement, or masses. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
A
A nurse is administering a large-volume cleansing enema to a patient prior to surgery. Once the enema solution is introduced, the patient complains of severe cramping. What would be the appropriate nursing intervention in this situation.
A. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees and reposition the rectal tube
B. Place the patient in a supine position and modify the amount of solution
C. Lower the solution container and check the temperature and flow rate
D. Remove the rectal tube and notify the PCP
C
If the solution is too cold or the flow rate too fast, severe cramping may result.
A nurse working in a hospital includes abdominal assessment as part of patient assessment. In which patients would a nurse expect to find decreased or absent bowel sounds after listening for 5 minutes? Select all that apply. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
A. A patient diagnosed with peritonitis
B. A patient who is on prolonged bedrest
C. A patient who has diarrhea
D. A patient who has gastroenteritis
E. A patient who has an early bowel obstruction
F. A patient who has paralytic ileus caused by surgery
A, B, F
Decreased or absent bowel sounds, evidenced by only after listening for 5 minutes, signify the absence of bowel motility, commonly associated with peritonitis, paralytic ileus, and/or prolonged immobility. Hyperactive bowel sounds indicate increased motility, commonly caused by diarrhea, gastroenteritis, or early bowel obstruction
A nurse assesses the stool of patients who are experiencing GI problems. In which patients would diarrhea be a possible finding? Select all that apply. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
A. A patient who is taking narcotics for pain
B. A patient who is taking laxatives
C. A patient who is taking diuretics
D. A patient who is dehydrated
E. A patient who is taking amoxicillin for an infection
F. A patient taking OTC antacids
B, E, F
Diarrhea is a potential effect of treatment with amoxicillin clavulanate, laxatives, or OTC antacids. Narcotics, diuretics, and dehydration may lead to constipation.
A patient has a fecal impaction. The nurse correctly administers an oil-retention enema by:
A. Administering a large volume of solution (500-1000 mL)
B. Mixing milk and molasses in equal parts for an enema
C. Instructing the patient to retain the enema for at least 30 minutes
D. Administering the enema while the patient is sitting on the toilet
C
The usual amount of solution administered with a retention enema is 150-200 mL for enema for an adult. The milk and molasses mixture is a carminative enema that helps expel flatus. The patient should be instructed to lie on the left side of the bed as dictated by patient condition and comfort. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
A nurse prepares to assist a patient with her newly created ileostomy. Which recommended patient teaching points would the nurse stress. Select all that apply.
A. “When you inspect the stoma, it should be dark purple-blue.”
B. “The size of the stoma will stabilize within 2 weeks.”
C. “Keep the skin around the stoma site clean and moist.”
D. “The stool from an ileostomy is normally liquid.”
E. “You should eat dark green vegetables to control the odor of the stool.”
F. “You may have a tendency to develop food blockages.”
D, E, F
The nurse should encourage the intake of dark green leafy vegetables because they contain chlorophyll, which helps deodorize the feces. Patients wth ileostomies need to be aware they may experience a tendency to develop food blockages, especially when high-fiber foods are consumed. The stoma should be dark pink to red and moist. Stoma size should stabilize within 4-6 weeks, and the skin around the stoma site should be kept clean and dry.
A nurse is preparing a hospitalized patient for a colonoscopy. Which nursing action is the recommended preparation for this test?
A. Have the patient follow a clear liquid diet 24-48 hours before the test.
B. Have the patient take Dulcolax and ingest a gallon of bowel cleaner on day 1.
C. Prepare the patient for the use of general anesthesia during the test.
D. Explain that barium contrast mixture will be given to drink before the test.
A
Prep for a colonoscopy includes a clear liquid diet 24 to 48 hours before the test along with a 2-day bowel prep of a strong cathartic and Dulcolax on day 1 and enema on day 2 or a 1-day bowel prep that consists of ingestion of a gallon of bowel cleanser in a short period of time. Conscious sedation, not general anesthesia, will be given for a colonoscopy. Barium contrast mixture is given to drink before an upper GI and small-bowel series of tests.
A nurse is performing digital removal of stool on a 74-year-old female patient with a fecal impaction. During the procedure the patient tells the nurse that she is feeling dizzy and nauseated, and then she vomits. What should be the nurse’s next action? NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
A. Reassure the patient that this is a normal reaction to the procedure.
B. Stop the procedure, prepare to administer CPR, and notify the physician.
C. Stop the procedure, assess vital signs, and notify the physician.
D. Stop the procedure, wait 5 minutes, and then resume the procedure.
C
When a patient complains of dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, and vomiting during digital stool removal, the nurse should stop the procedure, assess heart rate and blood pressure, and notify the physician. The vagal nerve may have been stimulated.
A nurse is scheduling tests for a patient who has been experiencing epigastric pain. The physician ordered the following tests: a. a barium enema, b. fecal occult blood test, and c. endoscopic studies, and D. upper GI series. What is the correct order in which the tests would normally be performed?
A. c, b, d, a
B. d, c, a, b
C. a, b, d, c
D. b, a, d, c
D
A fecal occult blood test should be done first to detect GI bleeding. Barium studies should be performed next to visualize GI structures and reveal inflammation, ulcers, tumors, strictures, and other lesions. A barium enema and routine radiography should precede an upper GI series because retained barium from an upper GI series could take several days to pass through the GI tract and cloud anatomic detail on the barium enema studies. Noninvasive procedures usually take precedence over invasive procedures, such as endoscopic studies, when sufficient diagnostic data can be obtained from them. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
A nurse is caring for a patient who has a NG tube in place for gastric decompression. Which nursing actions are appropriate when irrigating a NG tube connected to suction? Select all that apply.
NURS 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study: Welcome & Course Readings
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Welcome & Course ReadingsWelcome to your course guide
NURS 6003 Course Readings
Other Readings
Welcome to your course guide
Please find your required library readings below. If you have problems with the links below, please contact the Library. If you have APA questions about these materials, please contact the Writing Center. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
NURS 6003 Course Readings
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Boykins, A., & Gilmore, M. (2012). Ethical decision making in online graduate nursing education and implications for professional practice. Online Journal of Health Ethics, 8(1), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.18785/ojhe.0801.04
Casey, D. & Egan, D. (2013). The use of professional portfolios for career enhancement. British Journal of Nursing, 15(11), 547–552. doi:10.12968/bjcn.2010.15.11.79625
Glasper, A. (2016). Does cheating by students undermine the integrity of the nursing profession? British Journal of Nursing, 25(16), 932–933. doi:10.12968/bjon.2016.25.16.932
Kaufffman, H. (2015). A review of predictive factors of student success in and satisfaction with online learning. Research in Learning Technology, 23, 1–13.
Norris, T., Herrin-Griffith, D., Mckeon, L., & Webb, S. (2012). Using portfolios to introduce the clinical nurse leader to the job market. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 42(1), 47–51. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.
Smith, L. S. (2011). Showcase your talents with a career portfolio. Nursing, 41(7), 54–56. doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000398641.62631.8e.
Thompson, T. L. (2011). Electronic portfolios for professional advancement. Clinical Nurse Specialist: The Journal for Advanced Nursing Practice, 25(4), 169–170.
Other Readings
Optional or supplemental readings may or may not be available in the library. Find further information about optional readings here.
If you have questions about your required course textbooks, please contact Student Support at support@waldenu.edu. NURS 6002 and 6003 Foundations for Graduate Study nursing essay assignment papers.