A patient arrives in the emergency department with abdominal distention, pain, and nausea with vomiting. IV fluids with sodium and potassium are started to:
1. increase diarrhea and clean out the colon.
2. decrease the abdominal distention and pain.
3. prevent overhydration, maintaining electrolyte balance.
4. prevent dehydration and electrolyte losses.
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When oral fluid intake is impaired, fluid and electrolytes may be given parenterally to prevent dehydration and replace electrolyte losses.
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The nursing instructor is teaching the senior nursing students about the stages of crisis
The instructor uses the following example: The nurse notes that the family members of a patient who was injured in an accident are blaming each other for the circumstances leading up to the accident. The nurse appropriately lets the family members express their remorse, while explaining that there was probably little they could do to prevent the injury. What stage of crisis is this family in? A) Anxiety and denial B) Remorse and guilt C) Anger D) Grief
The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old child diagnosed with phenylketonuria. Which food should the nurse remove before providing the child with a lunch tray?
A) Orange juice B) Lettuce leaves C) A sliced banana D) Chocolate pudding
As a hospice staff member, you would be LEAST likely to hear your supervisor say:
a. “We must make every effort to satisfy the realistic life goals of our clients.” b. “Inform the clients that it is OK to end their relationships before they die.” c. “Be sure to inform clients that they can have as many drugs to relieve pain as they need.” d. “Remember that fear is a natural part of the dying process, so you should try and encourage it in the clients.”
The precautions section of a package insert provides what information?
A. Effects of overdoses and instructions for treatment. B. Conditions and situations under which the drug should not be administered. C. Information about drug interactions and other conditions that may cause unwanted side effects. D. Information about serious, possibly fatal, side effects.