Maintenance fluids help the patient preserve a normal fluid and electrolyte balance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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a. gallbladder. b. transverse colon. c. stomach. d. appendix.
A client is evaluated after suffering severe burns to the torso and upper extremities. The nurse notes edema at the burned areas. Which best describes the underlying cause for this manifestation?
A) Decreased osmotic pressure in the burned tissue B) Reduced vascular permeability at the site of the burned area C) Increased fluids in the extracellular compartment D) Inability of the damaged capillaries to maintain fluids in the cell walls
An older adult client with friable skin and poor skin turgor has slipped down in the bed. Which action by the nurse is appropriate to safely reposition this client to prevent further skin breakdown?
A) Using the bed sheet to slide the client up in the bed B) Placing the bed in reverse Trendelenburg C) Using the client's arms to pull the client up in the bed D) Lifting the client, using the client's legs and arms for assistance
A person's gender is derived from their