A 24-year-old male patient is being cared for in the intensive care unit following a motorcycle accident. In addition to musculoskeletal injuries, he has developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) from the traumatic head injury
Which of the following imbalances is consistent with this diagnosis?
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hyperbilirubinemia
D) Hypoglycemia
A
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A) Journal volume B) Journal issue in a given year C) Month of issue D) A page number
When the daughter of a family describes herself as playing the part of the sweet little girl to get her
own way, the nurse can make the assessment that the daughter is using a dysfunctional strategy called a. placation. b. distraction. c. blaming. d. manipulation.
A family is making home modifications for a visually impaired older family member. Which recommendation should the home care nurse make to the family?
1. Remove lamp shades to increase lighting. 2. Use soft blue, gray, and light green tones. 3. Install motion-sensor lights when possible. 4. Install reflective floors to provide increased lighting to the environment.
Which of the following factors increase an older adult's vulnerability and reaction to stressors?
A) Autoimmune disease C) Emotional distress B) Impaired self-care D) Loss of a network for support