An older patient receiving intravenous fluids at 175 mL/HR is demonstrating crackles, shortness of breath, and distended neck veins. The nurse recognizes these findings as being which complication of intravenous fluid therapy:
a) Fluid volume excess
b) Pulmonary embolism
Answer: a) Fluid volume excess
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a. It involves the inheritance of dominant genes from both parents. b. It is characterized by an impaired rate of hemoglobin chain synthesis. c. It always involves early death. d. It involve years of transfusions, which cause few side effects if any.
A researcher reviews demographic characteristics of potential study subjects, such as age and gender, to determine whether these characteristics may influence the outcome of the study. This is done to help ensure
a. construct validity. b. external validity. c. internal validity. d. statistical conclusion validity.
When a patient has a weak leg, you should
A) never transfer the patient alone. B) move the patient toward the weak side. C) brace the patient's weak leg with your leg. D) avoid using a transfer belt.
The 17-month-old toddler, diagnosed with terminal cancer, is experiencing constant pain. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider for this toddler?
1. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with the parents controlling the button that administers the dosage 2. Intravenously administered opioids on a scheduled basis 3. Intravenously administered opioids on a prn basis 4. Orally administered opioids on a prn basis