A patient admitted with nephrotic syndrome is being cared for on a medical unit. When writing this patient's care plan, what nursing diagnoses should the nurse prioritize?
A) Constipation related to immobility
B) Risk for injury related to altered thought processes
C) Hyperthermia related to the inflammatory process
D) Excess fluid volume related to excessive protein losses in the urine
D
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The client repeatedly asks the nurse about the medical protocol for his pancreatitis. Because of the focus on this one concern, the nurse assesses
a. mild anxiety. b. moderate anxiety. c. no anxiety at all. d. severe anxiety.
The nurse calculates that a child with a burn injury is to receive 3,600 ml of intravenous fluid over the next 24 hours. How much of this fluid should the nurse provide to the patient during the first 8 hours?
A) 900 ml B) 1,200 ml C) 1,800 ml D) 2,700 ml
A patient who is recovering from surgery for stomach cancer a month ago continues to experience dumping syndrome. What should the nurse instruct this patient?
1. "It's usually self-limiting and will resolve within 6 to 12 months." 2. "It will be a problem for the rest of your life." 3. "There's no treatment." 4. "Eat only a clear-liquid diet."
When planning care for a client admitted with a cardiac dysrhythmia, the nurse should include which of the following?
1. Encourage bed rest 2. Monitor serum electrolyte levels 3. Restrict fluids 4. Instruct in a low-fat diet