The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old with repeated diarrhea. The client is listless and clings to the parent. The nurse reviews the labwork which reports a pH- 7.33, HCO3- 21, PaCO2- 42. Which would be documented?
What will be an ideal response?
Metabolic acidosis
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A nurse is discussing discharge to a transitional subacute facility with a 72-year-old patient diagnosed with diabetes and bilateral leg amputation. What should the nurse inform the patient regarding the stay in the new facility?
a. It will be limited to 25 days. b. It will be limited to 50 days. c. It will be limited to 75 days. d. It is totally unlimited.
A nutrition assessment for a 51-year-old female revealed a diet low in fiber at 10 grams per day. What changes would be important to include in dietary counseling to promote health in this middle-aged adult?
a. Increase dietary fiber to 15 gm. b. Increase dietary fiber to 20 gm. c. Increase dietary fiber to 40 gm. d. Increase dietary fiber to 25 gm.
Which of the following medications is most likely to be given during the initial phase of increased intracranial pressure to shrink brain volume?
a. mannitol (Osmitrol) c. nimodipine (Nimotop) b. magnesium sulfate d. pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon)
You review the drugs that have been ordered to treat J.R.'s suspected infection. You are
orienting a new nurse. Which of the following statements would you question as you review the ordered medications with her? a. "I will verify dosage and medication compatibility with the pharmacy." b. "I have assessed for possible allergies or hypersensitivities." c. "I will obtain a blood glucose level before administering the medications." d. "I will need to monitor serum levels for some of these medications."