What labs may be elevated due to dehydration?
Hgb, hct, BUN, CR, Na, K, glucose, and serum albumin.
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Which of the following medications will likely be used in an attempt to eradicate the patient's H. pylori infection? (Select all that apply.) A) Antibiotics B) A PPI C) Aluminum hydroxide D) Ondansetron (Zofran) E) Cisapride (Propulsid)
A newly licensed nurse was previously employed as a unit secretary on the same unit where he now works as a staff nurse
This role transition is causing the nurse to experience stress. What information about role stress and transition would be most helpful for this nurse to consider? 1. Role stress is limited to newly licensed nurses and won't continue after the first year of employment. 2. Taking on multiple roles on the unit will be helpful, as it will broaden the nurse's understanding of other people's jobs. 3. Nursing standards of care are different in the "real world" situation than they are in a theoretical situation explained in nursing school. 4. Role stress can be decreased by receiving clear and consistent information about expectations of the new role.
Twenty-four hours after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a client develops left upper quadrant abdominal pain and has a temperature of 101° F (38.3° C). What is the nurse's best action?
A. Administer acetaminophen for control of fever and pain. B. Document the finding, because it is a normal postprocedure event. C. Notify the health care provider. D. Increase the IV fluid rate.
The client is receiving 150 mL of 5.0% saline intravenously in the next 2 hours. What response should the nurse expect as a result of this therapy?
A. Increased blood pressure B. Increased dependent edema C. Increased urine concentration of potassium D. Increased hematocrit and hemoglobin levels