An elderly patient has developed Clostridium difficile-related diarrhea and been subsequently diagnosed with fluid volume deficit (FVD). The nurse providing care for this patient should anticipate:
A) A decreased level of blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
B) An increased level of serum potassium
C) The administration of a hypertonic IV solution
D) The administration of hypotonic or isotonic IV solution
D
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When discussing the situation with the supervisor, the manager says, "I think I will try shaping strategies." What can the supervisor expect of the staff nurse's performance? 1. It should gradually move toward the expected behaviors. 2. The behaviors will likely get worse before they get better. 3. The nurse will probably get frustrated and resign. 4. Performance should be at expected levels within a week.
The student nurse asks a nursing assistive personnel (NAP) to help move a patient up in bed
The student nurse instructs the NAP to position the patient in bed to avoid which of the following factors that would contribute to pressure ulcer formation? a. Friction b. Shear c. Moisture d. Tunneling
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been admitted with atelectasis and anticipates which possible treatments for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Chest tube B) Surgical removal of the affected lung C) Oxygen delivery D) Assisted ventilation E) Antianxiety medication
An involuntarily admitted inpatient with paranoid schizophrenia repeatedly calls the local mayor. The patient verbally abuses the person who answers the phone as well as the mayor. Select the most appropriate initial nursing intervention
a. Allow the patient to continue to use the phone. b. Include the patient in a social skills building group. c. Suspend the patient's phone privileges temporarily, and document the reason. d. Ask the patient advocate to review the limits of the patient's rights with the patient.