A patient with a brain tumor has been admitted to the critical care unit after developing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion (SIADH)
In light of this patient's endocrine disorder, what assessments should the nurse prioritize?
A) Potassium levels, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine
B) Abdominal girth, lung auscultation
C) Sodium levels, urine output
D) Arterial blood gases, level of consciousness
C
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It is important for the nurse to stay current with the recommendations for immunizations. Which of the following sources is most accurate regarding immunization guidelines?
A) American Academy of Pediatrics B) American Academy of Family Physicians C) American Academy of Infectious Disease Physicians D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The nurse assesses the client for the electrolyte imbalance that tends to occur in the earlier stages of chronic renal failure, which is
a. hypercalcemia. b. hypocalcemia. c. hypokalemia. d. hyponatremia.
The nurse observes a student who is listening to a patient's lungs who is having no problems with breathing. Which action by the student indicates a need to review respiratory assessment skills?
a. The student starts at the apices of the lungs and moves to the bases. b. The student compares breath sounds from side to side avoiding bony areas. c. The student places the stethoscope over the posterior chest and listens during inspiration. d. The student instructs the patient to breathe slowly and a little more deeply than normal through the mouth.
Gerontology encompasses application to __________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. appropriate housing b. health care c. public education d. business ventures e. political stands