Test Result: Low specific gravity (< 1.010)
What will be an ideal response?
Diet: Increased fluid intake
Disease: Severe renal damage
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The daughter of an older patient is researching viable skilled facilities to have the patient admitted. Institutional abuse information on facilities is difficult to find. What are some reasons for this? Select all that apply.
1. Residents fear retribution. 2. Managers fear adverse publicity. 3. Staff members fear losing their jobs. 4. Billing department members fear not getting paid for services. 5. Family members fear needing to find a new agency for the patient.
Using a nursing intensity classification system, the nurse manager assesses that the client requiring the greatest amount of care is the
a. 24-year-old with a 3-day-old fractured femur in Russell's traction. b. 37-year-old in isolation for hepatitis who is vomiting. c. 42-year-old 1 day after a craniotomy. d. 76-year-old 4 days after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) who is comatose.
What assessment would help the nurse determine the patency of a client's AV fistula for dialysis?
A. The presence of a strong pulsation at the site of the venous-arterial anastomosis B. Equivalent blood pressure measurements in each arm C. The presence of a thrill, but no bruit D. The presence of a thrill and bruit
Which of the following can the nurse do to work with other nurses regarding patient care issues and outcomes?
a. Hold a staff meeting b. Attend an alumni organization educational program c. Complete an on-line continuing education offering d. Join a professional organization