Your renal patient is in the oliguric phase of ATN. A common complication you must monitor for in this stage is
A) dehydration.
B) hypokalemia.
C) overhydration.
D) hyponatremia.
C
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The nurse preparing to instruct the patient on a colon preparation procedure that will include polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage prior to a colonoscopy is aware that the use of lavage solutions is contraindicated in a patient with:
A) An inflammatory bowel disease B) Polyps C) A colostomy D) Colon cancer
A client is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. What should the nurse instruct the client about this procedure?
1. Tissue samples may be taken for biopsy. 2. Eating will not be permitted for 12 hours. 3. A local anesthetic is sprayed on the throat. 4. Bed rest for 8 hours is necessary after the test. 5. Informed consent is required for this procedure.
The nurse recognizes a need for further instruction relative to supporting the development of autonomy when the parent of a 2-year-old says:
a. "My child is on a food binge. All he wants is eggs, so I fix eggs every meal.". b. "I direct all of my child's activities to give him security.". c. "I ignore his tantrums for the most part. He gets over it quickly enough.". d. "We allow many mealtime rituals like using the same cup or a certain bib.".
Which of the following would be most vulnerable for developing health problems?
1. Paul Givins, a 30-year-old practicing attorney who uses a wheelchair because he is paraplegic following an auto accident. 2. Quincy Hall, a 16-year-old who was born deaf; he lives with his parents and attends a special school for the hearing impaired. 3. Roberta Iglasius, an 8-year-old from Mexico who moves from farm to farm picking vegetables with her father and two brothers. 4. Selma Jackson, a 20-year-old single mother who has a minimum wage job and lives in subsidized housing.