The nurse is providing care for a patient who is showing signs and symptoms of shock
The nurse is choosing and prioritizing nursing interventions that are framed in the knowledge that the restoration of adequate tissue perfusion is essential to the patient's safe recovery. Tissue perfusion results from the interplay of which of the following essential factors? Select all that apply.
A) Hemostasis
B) Balanced fluid intake and output
C) Systemic vascular resistance
D) Cardiac output
E) Level of consciousness
C, D
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A patient taking hormonal contraceptives will soon turn 35 years of age. She is moderately obese and has smoked for 15 years. Which of the following is most important?
A) Begin an exercise regime. B) Begin smoking cessation. C) Begin daily aspirin therapy. D) Begin taking a loop diuretic to aid weight loss.
Which of the following symptoms would indicate a patient's localized response to inflammation?
a. Fever and headache b. Redness and swelling c. Anorexia and malaise d. Weakness and lethargy
A nurse cares for a pregnant patient recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She is reluctant to take the prescribed therapy. It is important that the nurse inform the patient that:
a. neuropsychologic deficits in the child may result if the condition is not treated. b. there is no danger to the fetus until the third trimester, so there is time to make the decision. c. treatment is required only if the mother is experiencing symptoms. d. hypothyroidism is a normal effect of pregnancy and is usually of no consequence.
The nurse is orienting to care for patients in the intensive care area. Which of the following statements indicates that the new nurse needs more information about hemodynamic monitoring?
1. "One drawback of hemodynamic monitoring is that the catheter must go through the heart and into the pulmonary artery.". 2. "Hemodynamic monitoring data can be used to aid in the diagnosis of lung disorders.". 3. "Hemodynamic monitoring data can help to guide fluid administration and prevent fluid overload.". 4. "Data from hemodynamic monitoring can be used to evaluate the patient's progress.".