A patient is admitted for a repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which assessment finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating this patient is at increased risk for developing an enterocutaneous fistula (ECF)?
1. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. Daily use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis symptoms
3. Diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease
4. History of radiation therapy to treat colon cancer
Answer: 4
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a. Apricots b. Cranberry juice c. Plums d. Prunes e. Apples
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A client is diagnosed with primary glomerulonephritis. Which conditions does the nurse recognize that are classified as primary glomerulonephritis? Select all that apply.
A) Minimal change disease B) Crescentic glomerulonephritis C) Membranous glomerulonephritis D) Lupus nephritis E) Postinfectious glomerulonephritis
The nurse is preparing to transfuse a patient with a unit of packed red blood cells (PRBCs). Which intravenous solution is correct for use with the PRBC transfusion?
a. 5% dextrose in water (D5W) b. 0.9% sodium chloride (NS) c. 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride (D5NS) d. 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's solution (D5LR)