A trauma patient has been immobilized for the past several days. The nurse considers when developing the patient's care plan that without proper intervention, the muscles of the patient are at risk of developing what?
A) Hypertrophy
B) Atrophy
C) Osteoporosis
D) Fasciculation
B
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After considering the most likely indication for this drug, the nurse should include what potential problem in the resident's interdisciplinary plan of care? A) Impaired urinary elimination B) Ineffective sexual pattern C) Sexual dysfunction D) Functional urinary incontinence
An athlete has been admitted to the ICU for heat stroke and severe dehydration after participating in a marathon on a hot day. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in this patient?
A) Decreased serum osmolality B) Increased renin secretion C) Increased glomerular filtration rate D) Hypertension
The nurse is taking care of a client with terminal lung cancer who is showing signs of imminent death. What changes should the nurse expect the client to exhibit?
Select all that apply. A) Decreased blood pressure B) Initial increased heart rate followed by bradycardia C) An increase in the volume of Korotkoff's sounds D) Diaphoresis E) An increase in cardiac output
The nurse has been working with a client of limited financial means. The client states that they don't have much money to buy meat, so the nurse recommends the client focus on foods with high biologic value protein
The nurse knows teaching has been effective when the client says: 1. "We only need about 3 ounces of meat per day per person.". 2. "Eggs might be an inexpensive way to get protein.". 3. "We should consider becoming vegetarian.". 4. "Even if I don't eat meat, my children need it grow normally.".