A critical care nurse frequently provides care on the burns and plastics unit of the hospital
When providing care for patients with recent, extensive burns, the nurse will need to be aware of which cardiovascular alteration that occurs with extensive burns?
A) Decreased erythropoiesis
B) Fluid shifting into interstitial spaces
C) Increased hemolysis by the spleen
D) Sequestering of fluid in the capillaries
B
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A female patient has been diagnosed with a pelvic fracture that she sustained during a fall. The physician has ordered strict bed rest for this patient. The patient is crying and states, "I'm not used to lying in bed all day
I have many things I need to do at home." An appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient would be ____________ related to decreased mobility. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the best method for determining the effectiveness of a staff development program for managing IV puncture sites?
A) Having class participants evaluate the instructor and the class B) Giving participants an examination or test at the conclusion of the course C) Having a decrease in IV site infections D) Observing staff implement and document the changes recommended
Mitral valve prolapse is considered to be a benign disease for most affected people
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which medication may be administered with a bronchodilator because it can cause bronchospasms?
a. b2-Agonists b. Mucloytics c. Anticholinergic agents d. Xanthines