The client who is 1 hour postparacentesis is at risk for which of the following?
A. Hypovolemia
B. Systemic vasoconstriction
C. Increased intra-abdominal pressure
D. Rebound hypertension and fluid retention
A
Rapid removal of ascitic fluid causes decreased abdominal pressure, which can contribute to hypovolemia and possibly progress to vasodilation and shock.
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A. Asthma. B. Cancer. C. Burnout. D. Hunger. E. Immunity impairment.
What assessment finding will the nurse of an older adult with liver dysfunction expect to see?
A) Liver function has changed dramatically. B) Metabolism of medications is delayed primarily by the liver. C) The liver is enlarged with hard edges. D) The liver has decreased in size and weight.
Which statement about the amount of sleep needed by individuals of different ages is correct?
a. The need for sleep increases with age. b. The need for sleep decreases with age. c. The need for sleep is not well-correlated with age. d. Infants and the elderly need more sleep than young and middle-aged adults.
A nurse is collecting a health history from a patient with a connective tissue disease. What is the most important inquiry by the nurse?
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