When assessing a patient admitted with nausea and vomiting, which finding supports the nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume?
A. Polyuria
B. Decreased pulse
C. Difficulty breathing
D. General restlessness
Ans: D. General restlessness
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1. slowed or delayed movements 2. increased spontaneous movements 3. active exercise and high energy 4. very slow talk
A nurse manager is training a new hire. Which statement shows an understanding of functional nursing?
a. "Functional nursing is organized around tasks.". b. "Functional nursing is patient led.". c. "Functional nurses is physician led.". d. "Functional nursing is unorganized.".
The nurse designs a teaching plan for the client with chronic pancreatitis who receives pancrelipase (Pancreaze). What will the best plan by the nurse include as it relates to the rationale for the client to receive this drug?
1. "These enzymes replace what your ineffective pancreas cannot make." 2. "These enzymes will help promote healing of your pancreas." 3. "These enzymes promote digestion of starches and fats." 4. "These enzymes will help digest all of the food you eat."
A non-responsive patient comes into the ER and the ABG results show: PO2 = 90 (75-100) pH = 7.52 (H) (7.35-7.45) PCO2 = 43 (35-45) HCO3 = 30 (H) (22-26) What is the likely cause of these out of normal ranges?
a. Respiratory acidosis b. Respiratory alkalosis c. Metabolic acidosis d. Metabolic alkalosis