A 30-year-old diabetic client comes to the healthcare facility with vomiting, fever, and
high blood glucose concentration. After further evaluation and blood tests, the client's
condition is diagnosed as ketoacidosis.
What symptom should the nurse monitor for
when caring for the client?
A) Respiratory depression
B) Decrease in pulse rate
C) Dehydration
D) Hypertension
C
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A) 12:00 AM B) 9:00 PM C) 8:00 AM D) 6:00 AM
The nurse is caring for a child who is terminally ill with cancer. Which outcomes would be appropriate for this client's care? Select all that apply
A) The child will eat three balanced meals each day. B) The child will not experience anticipatory grief. C) The child will engage in age-appropriate play as often as possible. D) The airway will be free of secretions. E) The child will not experience pain.
A patient is in the intensive care unit experiencing a gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The nurse realizes that the intravenous solution of choice to help this patient would be
1. 0.45% normal saline. 2. 0.9% normal saline. 3. 2.5% dextrose. 4. 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline.
Which condition is considered a clinical cause of amenorrhea?
a. Disorder in the endometrium b. Obstruction of the fallopian tubes c. Lack of physical exercise d. Failure to ovulate