A dehydrated patient is rapidly and aggressively treated with 0.9% sodium chloride IV solution. Which finding would prompt the nurse to stop the infusion and consult the physician?
1. Difficulty breathing
2. Urinary output of 35 ml/hr
3. Diarrhea
4. Increased mental alertness
Correct Answer: 1
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a. hematocrit. b. red cell count. c. differential white cell count. d. plasma level. e. blood type. f. hemoglobin.
A hypertensive client, age 55, is slightly obese, has a sedentary lifestyle, and smokes half a pack of cigarettes daily. For the behavioral change with the most immediate and positive impact on his blood pressure, the nurse would focus on
a. caffeine restriction. b. regular exercise. c. smoking cessation. d. weight reduction measures.
In a staff meeting, questions have been raised about a colleague's veracity. You recognize that veracity deals with which of the following?
a. Being first in line c. Having a great deal to do b. Volunteering to work overtime d. Admitting mistakes promptly
In the Progressive Patient Care system, a patient will
A) work with a case manager who coordinates his or her care. B) move from one unit to the next as his or her health needs change. C) develop an understanding that death is a natural part of life. D) receive care from one nurse throughout his or her entire hospitalization.