A 90-year-old woman has been in an automobile crash and sustained four fractured ribs on the left side of her thorax. Based on her age and the injury, what complication is she at risk for?
A) pneumonia C) urinary incontinence
B) altered thought processes D) viral influenza
A
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The critical care nurse is caring for a patient with a central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring system. The nurse notes that the patient's CVP is increasing. What may this be indicative of?
A) Hypovolemia B) Hypervolemia C) Hypermagnesemia D) Hypomagnesemia
he nurse is reviewing prescriptions for a client with acute radiation syndrome. Which prescription will the nurse verify with the healthcare provider before proceeding?
A) IV normal saline solution for hydration B) Oral prochlorperazine for nausea C) Oral magnesium hydroxide for gastrointestinal prophylaxis D) Subcutaneous filgrastim for bone marrow stimulation
A client wants to know how to adequately prevent dehydration and hyponatremia when running long distances. Which response should the nurse make?
a. "Avoid ingesting salty foods on the day of the race." b. "You should drink at every opportunity during the race." c. "Liberally salt your food and drink just to maintain your weight during the race." d. "Focus on increasing your consumption of potassium-rich foods during the race."
A nurse has provided care to a patient. Which entry should the nurse document in the patient's record?
a. "Patient seems to be in pain and states, ‘I feel uncomfortable.'" b. Status unchanged, doing well c. Left abdominal incision 1 inch in length without redness, drainage, or edema d. Patient is hard to care for and refuses all treatments and medications. Family present.