A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis is comatose with a temperature of 102.2° F. The nurse would suspect
a. head injury. c. infection.
b. infarct of the hypothalamus. d. heat stroke.
C
A patient in diabetic ketoacidosis can experience a variety of complications, including fluid volume overload, hypoglycemia, hypokalemia or hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, cerebral edema, and infection.
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A man experiencing premature ejaculation tells the nurse, "I feel like such a failure. It's so awful for both me and my wife. Can you help me?" Select the nurse's best response
a. "Sex therapy is not my specialty, but I will try to help." b. "I can refer you to a practitioner who can help you with this problem." c. "Have you asked your health care provider for prescription medication?" d. "There are several techniques described in this pamphlet that might be helpful."
A new graduate is caring for a client whose broken arm has swelling and redness. The nurse expects which of the following to be ordered by the physician?
1. Pain medication 2. Anti-inflammatory medication 3. Antibiotics 4. Diuretics
Discharge teaching for a male patient with an external urinary catheter would include which of the following instructions?
a. Retract the foreskin of the penis before applying the catheter. b. Remove the hair at the base of the penis before applying the catheter. c. Apply a petroleum-based skin barrier to the penis first. d. Press the catheter adhesive to encourage adherence to the penis.
Which organizations offer volunteer opportunities in disaster work for nurses? Select all that apply
a. American Red Cross b. Citizens Corps c. American Nurses Association d. National Public Health Training Centers