The healthcare team is working to prevent the development of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in a critically injured patient. The nurse would evaluate that these efforts have failed when which findings develop?
1. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is confirmed.
2. Transfusion is required.
3. Laboratory findings over the last 24 hours indicated renal failure.
4. Respiratory distress and gastrointestinal bleeding have persisted for 36 hours.
Answer: 4
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When teaching the client how to use a straight cane, the nurse would include which of the following?
1. Hold the cane with the hand on the weak side. 2. Remove all scatter rugs from the home. 3. Move the cane 12 inches ahead of the foot. 4. Keep the elbow straight when moving the cane forward.
A nurse explains that when a patient history reveals a recent episode of vomiting and diarrhea, the nurse anticipates that this fluid loss will cause _____ and increased blood viscosity
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse is working with a primary care physician who has made the decision to move to a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care after reviewing research presented in the latest issue of a prominent medical journal
The nurse is preparing some educational materials to present to the patients and mentions that the benefits of moving to this model of care include which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Care focusing on the whole individual B. Integrated care C. Use of highly specialized PCMH physicians D. Increased access to care E. Access to private insurance, meaning the patient can move away from Medicaid
Drug ________ refers to the chemical changes the drug produces in cells and tissues.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).