A patient has been diagnosed with prerenal acute renal failure. What condition most likely caused this situation?
A) Toxic levels of medications
B) Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
C) Severe sepsis and shock
D) Benign prostatic hypertrophy
C
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While working in a pediatrician's office, the nurse frequently steps into the waiting room to speak quickly with the families and children waiting their turn. This allows her the opportunity to observe the children and their families
Based on her observations, which child should the nurse move to the examining room next? 1. The child with a flushed face and rash that is visible on all exposed skin 2. The four–month-old infant who has come for immunizations 3. The child holding his ear and crying 4. The adolescent holding his swollen hand and complaining of pain
A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation develops a right pneumothorax. Which action will the nurse anticipate taking next?
a. Increase the tidal volume and respiratory rate. b. Increase the fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2). c. Perform endotracheal suctioning more frequently. d. Lower the positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).
The nurse in the OB-GYN clinic has been seeing a patient through her menopausal stage of life. The nurse assesses psychological concerns if the patient says: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "I feel so lost with all of the kids away from home.". 2. "I wish I were younger, and could have a baby.". 3. "Although my parents are aging, they travel a lot.". 4. "I don't think I am a good wife anymore.". 5. "I really enjoy being able to go out when I want.".
The physician has ordered intravenous (IV) phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse does not read the drug label and administers the medication intramuscularly (IM). What is the most likely response in the patient?
1. Local tissue damage following extravasation will most likely occur. 2. A phenomenon known as purple gluteus syndrome will most likely occur. 3. A marked decrease in serum glucose levels will most likely occur. 4. Nothing adverse, the medication may be administered intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM).