Offer fluids frequently to persons who are elderly.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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After admission to the intensive care unit, a patient shares with the nurse a concern that her adult children will not be able to reach agreement on what to do if she is no longer able to make decisions for herself
The nurse informs the patient that it is possible to grant authority to one person to make decisions by procuring a a. court-appointed guardian. b. do-not-resuscitate order. c. durable power of attorney for health care. d. living will.
Which of these terms refers to electrically charged ions present in both intracellular and extracellular fluids?
a. electrolytes c. particles b. molecules d. solutes
A 6-year-old child has undergone a renal transplant and is receiving cyclosporine. The nurse instructs the parents to be especially alert for which of the following?
A) Weight loss B) Hypotension C) Signs of infection D) Hair loss
List five observations the nursing assistant should watch for in the patient who has undergone thyroid surgery.
What will be an ideal response?