A pregnant woman who is due to give birth in 2 weeks is shot in the shoulder during a robbery. Estimated blood loss at the scene was 500 mL, and she lost another 500 mL during surgical repair
The patient is admitted to the CCU and is in a supine position. Which initial assessment findings would the nurse anticipate?
A) Vital signs consistent with compensated shock
B) Slightly high pulse and blood pressure, alert and oriented, skin warm
C) Severe and constant lower abdominal pain
D) Severe tachycardia and hypotension, obtunded, skin cool and pale
B
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A) A complete blood count B) A chest x-ray C) A multiple gated acquisition (MUGA) scan D) A bone density test
What are the fluid compartment consequences of isotonic dehydration?
A. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume contracts B. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume remains the same C. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume contracts D. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume remains the same
The public health nurse who aims to change behaviors such as poor hand washing skills and unsafe sex practices is acting in the role of
1. Case manager 2. Advocate 3. Educator 4. Role model
Cardiovascular failure is a major cause of which type of acute renal failure?
a. Prerenal b. Intrarenal c. Postrenal d. Petirenal