What are the signs of leukopenia that a nurse needs to monitor for when caring for a client taking medications that depress the hematopoietic system?
A) Unusual or easy bleeding C) Dark, tarry stools
B) Oozing from injection sites D) Fever and sore throat
D
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A critically ill patient with a large, deep, open traumatic wound has diminished serum albumin and total protein, diminished lymphocytes, and low iron levels
The patient has a history of alcohol abuse and is currently being supported with enteral nutrition, but the feeding is being held for excess residual volumes. What impact would the patient's situation have on wound healing? A) Diminished healing with increased risk of infection B) Improved healing secondary to the enteral nutrition C) Healing by primary intention has the lowest risk. D) Normal healing unless wound is infected
A nurse working in an assisted care facility is preparing an educational program regarding suicide for the colleagues on the unit. What information will need to be included? Select all that apply
A) Suicide rates are the highest in people age 65 and older. B) Suicide rates are the highest in teens. C) You should never question a person about suicide intent. D) An older person who contemplates suicide is more likely to complete the act than a younger person. E) Approximately 70% of older adults who commit suicide had visited their primary care physician within the previous month.
A 48-year-old man who has just been started on tube feedings of full-strength formula at 100 mL/hr has 6 diarrhea stools the first day. Which action should the nurse plan to take?
a. Slow the infusion rate of the tube feeding. b. Check gastric residual volumes more frequently. c. Change the enteral feeding system and formula every 8 hours. d. Discontinue administration of water through the feeding tube.
A client has had frequent watery stools (diarrhea) for an extended period of time. The client also has decreased skin turgor and dark urine. Based on these data, which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate?
A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements B) Deficient Fluid Volume C) Impaired Tissue Integrity D) Impaired Urinary Elimination