During preshock, the compensatory stage of shock, the body, through sympathetic nervous system stimulation, will release catecholamines to shunt blood from one organ to another. Which of the following organs will always be protected?
Ans: Brain
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a. daily intake and output. c. a low-sodium diet. b. attention to thirst. d. daily weights.
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a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving desmopressin [Stimate]. The nurse is performing a physical assessment and notes that the patient is drowsy and listless and complains of a recent onset of headache
Which finding would be most consistent with these symptoms? a. Hyperglycemia b. Hypernatremia c. Hypertension d. Water intoxication
A client has to undergo a cystoscopy for removal of a kidney polyp. What nursing measure should the nurse undertake when caring for this client?
A) Ask the client to reduce salt intake for 2 weeks after the cystoscopy. B) Make sure the client is not allergic to iodine dye before the cystoscopy. C) Report any darkening urine after the cystoscopy. D) Ask the client not to drink fluids immediately after the cystoscopy.