The nurse is caring for a patient following a motor vehicle accident, and the patient has developed acute renal failure (ARF). What are the nurse's roles in caring for this patient? Select all that apply
A) Provides emotional support for the family
B) Monitors for complications
C) Participates in emergency treatment of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
D) Provides nursing care for primary disorder
E) Directs nutritional status
A, B, C, D
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Factors that affect the pharmacokinetics of lipophilic medications in older adults include:
a. greater adipose tissue ratio to body mass. b. decreased total body water. c. increased glomerular filtration rate. d. increased creatinine clearance.
The nurse is caring for a patient in the cardiac care unit who is receiving lidocaine. The patient appears confused and drowsy and complains of numbness and tingling. During the physical as-sessment, the patient begins having convulsions
The nurse should prepare for immediate intra-venous administration of a. digoxin (Lanoxin). b. diazepam (Valium). c. verapamil (Calan). d. quinidine.
You have finished your client's charting for the shift that is the end of the 24-hour period and the bottom half of the page remains blank. What is the generally accepted action to take?
1. Draw an "X" through the remainder of the page. 2. Do nothing since you do not have further notes on the client's care. 3. This is not an issue because charting is not separated by days. 4. Draw a single line through the remainder of the page.