Sodium-restricted diets are some of the most difficult diets to follow.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A college student is a patient is on a medical unit for treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare disorder that produces ascending paralysis and can be fatal if respiratory function is compromised
She is very anxious and frequently calls for staff. Staff direct her to try to calm down and explain that her sensation of being short of breath is due to her anxiety causing her to hyperventilate. Her family becomes increasingly concerned as the patient moves from being anxious to panic-stricken, saying she cannot breathe. Her resident doctor is called and reinforces the need for the patient to slow and deepen her breathing to control anxiety. Away from the patient, staff talk about how histrionic and whiny she is. Soon afterwards, the patient goes into respiratory arrest. She is left in a permanent vegetative state from hypoxia. The primary cause of this tragic outcome is: a. the paralysis had impaired respiration. b. her disorder was not adequately treated. c. staff stigmatized the patient as a whiner. d. her doctor was negligent in his response.
When evaluating an 82-year-old patient receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), what laboratory value deviations may be related to the medication?
A) Elevated uric acid levels B) Reduced blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels C) A serum potassium level of 4.7 mEq/L D) A hemoglobin A1C of 4.8
An elderly client tells the nurse that he has been having increasing difficulty walking and he has reduced range of motion in both hips. The nurse suspects that which of the following is occurring with this client?
1. Loss of elasticity of the ligaments and tendons 2. Reduction in blood supply to the hips 3. Interruption in nerve supply to the hips 4. Hairline fractures of both hips
An older adult patient diagnosed with Parkinson-induced dementia becomes critically ill with severe pneumonia. No family is available
After repeated failed attempts to contact the patient's agent designated by the Health Care Power of Attorney, which standard should the health care team use as the best method for decision making in planning care for this patient? a. Informed consent b. Best interests standard c. Patient's Bill of Rights d. Substituted judgment standard