____________________ is an acute confusional state caused by reversible medical problems.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Delirium
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A patient who has just been told that he or she needs to go on dialysis asks the nurse what the normal output of urine is per day. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) 2,000 mL B) 3,000 mL C) 4,000 mL D) 5,000 mL
Which of the following can occur if the nurse administers naloxone (Narcan) as a rapid IV bolus? Select all that apply
A) Withdrawal B) Intense pain C) Vomiting D) Hypotension E) Respiratory depression
The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child who has multisystem trauma due to a motor vehicle accident. The child is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following is a recommended nursing intervention for children on TPN?
A) Initially, check blood glucose levels frequently, such as every 4 to 6 hours, to evaluate for hyperglycemia. B) Be vigilant in monitoring the infusion rate, change the rate as necessary, and report any changes to the physician or nurse practitioner. C) If for any reason the TPN infusion is interrupted or stops, begin an infusion of a 10% saline at the same infusion rate as the TPN. D) Administer TPN continuously over an 8-hour period, or after initiation it may be given on a cyclic basis, such as over a 12-hour period during the night.
The height of a female patient has decreased 1 inch over the last year. The patient is concerned and asks the nurse, "What is happening to me?" How should the nurse respond to the patient?
1. "Everybody gets shorter as they get older." 2. "There is no need to worry; you only lost 1 inch since last year. You probably won't lose much more than that." 3. "There can be several causes for the loss of height, but as we age, bone mass decreases and the spinal column shortens." 4. "There could be something wrong, so you should discuss it with your physician."