20.  Using the chart below, identify the correct nursing action: Patient History Laboratory Values Physician’s orders 72 year old female with history of Osteoarthritis Admitted for left total knee replacement and is scheduled for surgery at 0800 tomorrow Surgical History:  Hysterectomy and Cholecystectomy           Hgb 13.2 Hct 34% WBC 7,300 Plt 180,000 K+ 3.7 Na 144 BUN 30   IV of NS at 100mL/hr 1 Gm Ancef on call to OR Prep for Total Knee  Tylenol #3: 1-2 po prn pain Lovenox 1mg/kg BID Allopurinol 300mg po BID Atenolol 10mg po BID KCL 10mEq po BID  

36. The nurse working in the emergency room assists the provider in performing a procedure in which a broken bone is set.  This medical procedure is called which of the following?

31. The nurse is providing a patient with medication that causes an increase in osteoblasts. Which of the following describes their function?

34. The nurse is caring for an infant who has a diagnosis of a cleft palate.  This condition is an example of which of the following?

23. The physician has ordered heparin 4 mg/5kg.  The client weighs 220 lbs. How many milligrams will the nurse administer? Round your to the nearest whole number. 

4.  The nurse is caring for a geriatric patient and is providing daily exercise to each joint.   Match the term that will be used for each of the following body movements.  .

30. The nurse is caring for a patient with a noted electrolyte imbalance.  The physician has ordered a hypertonic solution for fluid replacement.  Which of the following pathophysiological effects is produced by this treatment? 

Summarize the progression of liver disease (NAFLD, NASH, cirrhosis). What potential changes are noted and how does this impact nutrition recommendations? (7 points)

Which of the following traits would accurately describe this leaf?  Select all that apply.  

*BONUS QUESTION: Students in NUTR 4379 – Medical Nutrition Therapy II got to listen to dietitian Ellen Fairley, MS, RD, LD on 02/13/25 about her job role and duties with Nacogdoches Medical Center. Discuss two points you learned from the experience that helped you learn more about the clinical dietitian function. Each point needs to include 2 sentences minimum. Make sure to utilize complete sentences that reflect university level writing and grammar. (4 points)