The doctor ordered "restrict fluids" for a patient. Which action is correct?
a. Record the person's intake.
b. Provide a pitcher of water.
c. Keep the water pitcher within the person's reach.
d. Offer a variety of fluids.
A
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A certified registered nurse anesthetist is describing the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of isoflurane. How will the addition of nitrous oxide or IV anesthetics affect the MAC of isoflurane?
A) The MAC will remain the same. B) The MAC will decrease. C) The MAC of isoflurane will not be relevant. D) The MAC will be more difficult to calculate.
During a physical assessment, the nurse observes a patient experiencing a sudden audible expulsion of air from the lungs. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea b. Cyanosis c. Coughing d. Ecchymosis
A child with persistent otitis media with effusion is to undergo insertion of pressure-equalizing tubes via a myringotomy. The child is to be discharged later that day
After teaching the parents about caring for their child after discharge, which statement indicates that the teaching was successful? A) "The tubes will stay in place for about a month and then fall out on their own." B) "His chances for ear infections now have dramatically decreased." C) "He should to wear earplugs when swimming in a pool or a lake." D) "We should keep the ears protected with cotton balls for the first 24 hours."
Treatment of adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) includes:
a. administration of surfactant therapy b. clear liquid diet c. administration of oxygen via a reservoir mask d. supportive care until the underlying cause is found and treated