The nurse is reviewing a client's care plan. Appropriate nursing interventions for a client with electrolyte imbalance due to prerenal failure include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Weekly weights
2. Recording intake and output
3. Offering several small meals of sodium-enhances, low protein diet
4. Reorient client as needed
5. Provide emotional support
2,4,5
Rationale: The nurse will monitor the client's weight daily
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In addition to the psychiatric nurse, which professional would be considered a multidisciplinary rehabilitative treatment team member in a community mental health center? (Select all that apply.)
a. Psychologist b. Pharmacist c. Social worker d. Psychiatrist e. Employment specialist
The nurse is planning to use the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA-Ar) scale with a patient who has been recently admitted with pancreatitis. When using this measurement tool, the nurse must realize that:
1. The lower the score, the greater the patient's risk for severe withdrawal symptoms. 2. The higher the score, the lower the patient's risk for severe withdrawal symptoms. 3. Pharmacologic therapy is matched with the score to direct the level of care required. 4. Sixteen specific areas are scored and assessed with this tool.
For treatment of large burns, which of the following is NOT correct?
A) cover the area with butter B) call for help C) stay with the person until medical help arrives D) leave clothing in place