An assessment is made that the client is dehydrated. The nurse has found:
A. Increased salivation
B. Diuresis
C. Periorbital edema
D. Decreased capillary filling
D
D. Cardiovascular—FVD: increased pulse rate, weak pulse, hypotension, decreased pulse volume/pressure, decreased capillary filling, increased hematocrit
A. Mouth—FVE: excessive salivation
B. Renal—FVE: decreased urine specific gravity, diuresis
C. Eyes—FVE: periorbital edema, blurred vision, papilledema
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During genetic testing, one parent is found to have a chromosomal abnormality without any physical or mental disability; however, the offspring has inherited physical and/or mental disability
During patient education, the nurse explains that the type of individual who can have a chromosomal abnormality without any disability but can cause his offspring to receive chromosomal alterations and disability is the parent with: 1. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal inversions. 2. Mosaicism. 3. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal balanced translocations. 4. Dominant-gene structural chromosomal deletions.
The nurse assesses an adolescent who complains of ear pain. The prescriber orders Floxin Otic, with the first dose to be administered as a "now" dose. The nurse should administer the drops after
a. retrieving the medication from the refrigerator and shaking the bottle to ensure fluidity of the medication. b. ensuring that the medication is warm or at room temperature. c. pulling the pinna down and back. d. assessing the patient's blood pressure and pulse.
While planning care for a patient with pelvic inflammatory disease, the nurse identifies the goal of recovering without long-term effects. Which interventions should the nurse select to help achieve this patient's goal?
Select all that apply. 1. Instruct on perineal care. 2. Ensure thorough hand hygiene. 3. Disinfect bedpan and toilet seat. 4. Administer antibiotic therapy as prescribed. 5. Monitor for adverse effects of antibiotic therapy.
Infants can be either breastfed or formula fed. What would an infant who is formula fed be at risk for?
A) Underfeeding B) Overfeeding C) Dehydration D) Iron overload