At what point after a burn injury should the nurse be most alert for the complication of hypokalemia?
A. Immediately following the injury
B. During the fluid shift
C. During fluid remobilization
D. During the late acute phase
C
Hypokalemia is most likely to occur during the fluid remobilization period as a result of dilution, potassium movement back into the cells, and increased potassium excreted into the urine with the greatly increased urine output.
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What instruction should the nurse teach the postpartum woman about perineal self-care?
a. Perform perineal self-care at least twice a day. b. Cleanse with warm water in a squeeze bottle from front to back. c. Remove perineal pads from the rectal area toward the vagina. d. Use cool water to decrease edema of the perineum.
Which of the following best describes a downstream intervention to solve the problem of homelessness?
a. Improved use of community resources b. Increased employment opportunities c. Increased affordable housing d. Improved treatment of mental illness
How many teeth would you expect to find in the mouth of a 25-year-old patient who states he has never lost a tooth?
A) 20 B) 28 C) 30 D) 32
During discharge planning, a patient whose manic symptoms are remitting asks, "Do I have to take lithium even though I'm not high any longer?" The most appropriate response is:
a. "You can stop the medication 1 week after discharge.". b. "You will need to take medication for about 12 weeks.". c. "Usually patients take medication for 6 months after discharge.". d. "Taking the medication daily will help you avoid relapses and recurrences.".