The nurse is planning care for a patient with severe burns. What health problem should the nurse realize that this patient could develop?
A. Intracellular fluid deficit
B. Interstitial fluid deficit
C. Extracellular fluid deficit
D. Intracellular fluid overload
Answer: A
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a. An egg white b. Cream of Wheat c. A banana d. A carrot
There are four major types of staffing plans used in the hospital setting. The primary advantage of self-scheduling is which of the following?
a. It saves the nurse manager time. b. It encourages negotiation among staff. c. The most senior staff get first pick. d. The freshman staff get the more undesirable shifts.
A nurse is reading the nurse practice act for the state in which she is employed. The nurse uses the information in this act to:
A. Identify healthcare policies in her state B. Know how to perform certain procedures C. Be aware of the role of the professional nurse D. Be aware of hospital and long-term care facilities policies
The wheelchair is a mobility device, not a transportation device
Indicate whether the statement is true or false