A patient in shock has developed systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). What is the most likely type of shock resulting in SIRS?
A) Hypovolemic
B) Septic
C) Cardiogenic
D) Any shock
D
You might also like to view...
The 48-year-old client with diabetes mellitus is being treated for her third episode of acute pyelonephritis in the past year. She asks what she could do to help prevent these infections. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Test your urine daily for the presence of ketone bodies and proteins." B. "Use tampons rather than sanitary napkins during your menstrual period." C. "Drink more water and try to empty your bladder at least every 2 to 3 hours while you are awake." D. "Inject your insulin in larger doses or more frequently to keep your blood sugar lower so the microorganisms have fewer nutrients for growth."
A 6-year-old child has been newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. During discharge teaching,the nurse is instructing the parents on nutritional requirements specifically related to the child's decreased ability to absorb fats
The nurse teaches the family that the child will need supplementation with vitamins that are fat-soluble,such as 1. riboflavin. 2. vitamin K. 3. thiamin. 4. vitamin B12.
If there is too little insulin in a person's bloodstream which condition may develop?
A. hyperglycemia B. hypoglycemia C. hyperglycogenolysis D. hypoglycogenolysis
The nurse is caring for a client with end stage liver disease who is being assessed for the presence of asterixis. To assess the client for asterixis, what position should the nurse ask the client to demonstrate?
A. extend arms with both legs adducted to shoulder width B. extend the left arm laterally with the left palm upward C. extend the arms and hold this position for 30 seconds D. extend the arm, dorsiflex the wrist, and extend the fingers