A patient has been admitted to an acute medical unit with a diagnosis of diabetes insipidus with a neurogenic etiology. When planning this patient's care, what diagnosis should be the nurse's most likely priority?
A) Fluid volume deficit related to increased urine output
B) Acute confusion related to alterations in electrolytes
C) Altered nutrition: less than body requirements related to decreased intake
D) Risk for injury related to decreased level of consciousness
A
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a. Flattened diaphragm b. Loss of elasticity in the lung c. Nutritional deficiencies d. Decrease in size of chest cavity e. Fragility of capillaries
The nurse completes discharge instructions for a patient with a total laryngectomy. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional instruction is needed?
a. "I must keep the stoma covered with an occlusive dressing at all times." b. "I can participate in most of my prior fitness activities except swimming." c. "I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet that identifies me as a neck breather." d. "I need to be sure that I have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed."
The nurse has instructed a client on the self-administration of oral iron tablets. Which client statement indicates the need for further clarification?
1. "I should take this medication with meals, along with a big glass of milk." 2. "If I get constipated while I am taking this drug, I need to talk to my provider." 3. "I will have blood drawn after 3 or 4 weeks to see if this drug is improving my red blood cell count." 4. "The medicine will help my body build red blood cells."
Mr. Franklin has an infusion of dopamine to maintain his blood pressure. The infusion started with 800 mg/250 mL D5W at 8 mL/h, and over the past 5 hours it was titrated up to 15 mL/h. He has received 65 mL of the solution. How much dopamine has he received?
A. 2,080 mL B. 208 mg C. 20.8 mg D. 2,080 mg