From LT's history, summarize all of the possible causes of diarrhea and explain how they might cause diarrhea
Low Ser Alb described above. Possible contamination of bacterial overgrowth in the intestines from decreased immune response and/or excessive use of antibiotics that kill only a select populations of GI bacterial flora. Yeast infection in the GI tract d/t decreased immune response or antibiotics that suppress the GI bacterial flora but do not harm yeast. Consider medications being given that could cause diarrhea.
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Caring for sick and dying clients without maintaining balance in the nurse's personal life puts the nurse at risk for:
1. Depression. 2. Distancing. 3. Compassion fatigue. 4. Coping.
A patient with ascites is scheduled for a LeVeen peritoneal-venous shunt. The patient asks why this needs to be done instead of a paracentesis. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "It helps the kidneys retain needed so-dium." b. "It will decrease the need for analgesics." c. "This procedure will prevent the loss of protein." d. "The risk of infection is lessened with this procedure."
The aim of the evaluation component within the nursing process framework is to:
a. evaluate the goal stated. b. evaluate the interventions. c. evaluate the rationales. d. evaluate the nursing care.
The nurse administers an intermediate-acting insulin for a client with juvenile diabetes. Which of the following might be ordered?
A) Humulin N B) Humulin R C) Ultralente D) Glargine (Lantus)