Review the first table of lab values. Describe the relationship, if any, between the abnormal lab values and TB's nutritional status
Glucose could be high 2o to nonfasting and/or stress in addition to diabetes. A fasting value should be obtained after the patient settles down.
His PaCO2 is high, indicating he is retaining CO2 . This is probably due to his inability to ventilate properly 2o to his massive size. This causes pH to drop and HCO3- to decrease.
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a. encourage the client to void frequently. b. force fluids to 3 liters/day. c. not administer fluids with meals. d. withhold acidic juices in the diet.
A client is to undergo an emergency cesarean birth due to hemorrhagic complications. The plan is to administer general anesthesia using an inhalation anesthetic. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate being used?
A) Butorphanol B) Morphine C) Penthrane D) Fentanyl
A recently hired graduate nurse has overheard a nurse and patient joking. The graduate nurse voices concern to the preceptor, stating, "I don't think the nurse is being respectful of the patient's diagnosis by telling jokes."
What response by the preceptor is indicated? 1. "I am inclined to agree with you.". 2. "You should not eavesdrop on a private conversation.". 3. "The nurse and patient were engaged in therapeutic communication.". 4. "You are too inexperienced to understand the interaction you overheard.".
To prevent injury to a patient when taking his or her temperature using a rectal thermometer,
a. tell the resident not to move while you are out of the room. b. place a pillow behind the resident. c. stay with the resident and hold the thermometer in place. d. place the resident on his or her stomach