An infant on the pediatric floor has diabetes insipidus. Which assessment data are important for the nurse to monitor while the infant is on strict fluid precautions?
What will be an ideal response?
Urine output
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1. Marital difficulties in the family. 2. Overly protective parents. 3. Normal lifestyle. 4. Spoiled adolescents.
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Preoperative teaching has been shown to have which of the following functions?
1. Increases postoperative complications. 2. Enhances the relationship between the nurse and the client's family. 3. Decreases anxiety. 4. Makes the client aware of the need for extended assistance.
A patient with ESRD comes into the emergency department in severe acidosis. The nurse notes that the respiratory rate is 36 breaths/minute
The nurse understands the pathophysiology of this response and explains to the student nurse that the patient's A) anxiety level is high, and the body is trying to release endorphins. B) chemoreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies have noticed the pH change and altered the ventilator rate. C) kidneys are not able to buffer the acid and require the help from the lungs. D) lungs are trying to excrete excess hydrogen.
The nurse emphasizes that a toddler younger than the age of 18 months should never be spanked primarily for which reason?
A) Spanking in a child this age predisposes the child to a pro-violence attitude. B) The child will become resentful and angry, leading to more outbursts. C) Spanking demonstrates a poor model for problem-solving skills. D) There is an increased risk for physical injury in this age group.