A vagotomy is scheduled for a 48years old man due to chronic gastric ulcer.During a preoperative teaching for the procedure the nurse explains to the patient that the purpose of vagotomy is what?. A.It will affect the vargas nerves. B.Preoperative teaching is not necessary. C.Assist the patient to lose weight. D.To decrease the hydrochloride acid …
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CASE STUDY HYPERGLYCEMIA.
A 35years old female with diagnosis of Hyperglycemia. ( high blood sugar level)Full code,no known allergy. Diet NPO after midnight for EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)in am.Patient is alert and oriented x 3.Weight 195lbs,Height 5feet 6inches. Hold lovenox and aspirin 81mg as ordered by the doctor. Laboratory values: Hgb 10.5,Hct 33.0.K 4.2MEQ/L ,Na 138MEQ/L,WBC 8.5,Creatinine 4.0,Bun 15mg/dl.Accucheck Q6hours …
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