The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with hepatitis during the posticteric phase of the condition. When planning care, which intervention should be of the highest priority?
a. Encouraging frequent rest periods
b. Monitoring intake and output
c. Taking a daily weight
d. Encouraging compliance with a low-sodium diet
A
The posticteric phase begins when jaundice is disappearing. Convalescence may take 2 to 4 months. Major complaints are malaise and fatigue.
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Describe five measures that the nursing assistant can take to treat a patient who may develop shock.
What will be an ideal response?
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a. The IABP increases systemic vascular resistance to strengthen the heart's ventricles b. The balloon is regularly inflated and deflated to support the pumping action of the heart c. The catheter is typically inserted in the subclavian artery and inflated in the abdominal aortic artery d. The balloon inflates during systole to increase pressure in the aorta