A patient who has a hyphema would be at risk for development of which complication?
a. Glaucoma
b. Strabismus
c. Diplopia
d. Astigmatism
A
After hyphema, there is a risk for the development of glaucoma. Strabismus, diplopia, and astigmatism are not related to hyphema.
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A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client with diabetes mellitus who presents with polyuria, lethargy, and a blood glucose of 560 mg/dL. Which laboratory result should the nurse correlate with the client's polyuria?
a. Serum sodium: 163 mEq/L b. Serum creatinine: 1.6 mg/dL c. Presence of urine ketone bodies d. Serum osmolarity: 375 mOsm/kg
A family member asks the nurse why the elderly client in a long-term care facility is not receiving daily baths. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Daily bathing of the elderly can interfere with normal skin lubrication." 2. "Daily bathing can cause the elderly to chill, predisposing them to infection." 3. "Many of the clients here are not active enough to require daily bathing." 4. "The clients do not like to have daily baths."
The standards that name and measure patient outcomes are referred to as ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Two units of packed cells are ordered as a blood transfusion for an older adult. The nurse knows that
A) each unit of blood should be administered over 2 hours. B) the client should be assessed before, during, and after the transfusions for signs of fluid overload. C) a diuretic is usually ordered to be given 1 hour before the transfusions are initiated. D) transfusions should be administered only through central venous catheters in older clients.