A nurse is monitoring trends of a patient's SvO2 as a measure of oxygen delivery to tissues. The nurse would be concerned about the accuracy of this trending if which patient condition develops?
1. The patient's heart rate drops.
2. The patient develops a high fever.
3. The patient develops gastrointestinal bleeding.
4. The patient's SaO2 improves with antibiotic therapy.
5. The patient is receiving multivitamins in intravenous infusions.
1, 2, 3, 4
You might also like to view...
A nurse is American-born and works in a large hospital with patients from many cultures. To provide care, the nurse must develop:
a. another language. b. assessment skills. c. cultural competence. d. care planning ability.
Lewicki, Hiam, and Olander (1996) used five approaches for negotiation in conflict management. Which one advocates for a split the difference mentality?
a. competitive c. accommodating b. collaborative d. compromise
The nurse is teaching new parents strategies to help with newborn colic. Which should the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase the number of feedings. b. Feed the infant in an upright position. c. Burp the infant frequently during feedings. d. Allow the infant to cry for a period of time. e. Increase carrying time by use of a front carrier pack.
A nurse assesses a patient who is taking pramlintide (Symlin) with mealtime insulin. Which of these findings should require immediate follow-up by the nurse?
A) Skin rash B) Sweating C) Itching D) Pedal edema