If a patient's weight is fluctuating, you should calculate weight-based medications using the patient's
________ __________.
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dry weight
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When considering the plan of care for a 2-year-old child with a recent diagnosis of a brain tumor, the pediatric nurse recognizes that the primary standard of care is to initiate ________
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In the outermost portion of the injured area, there is minor cell damage; this area is referred to as the zone of hyperemia. What provides blood flow to the zone of hyperthermia?
1. Vasoactive mediators 2. Fibrinolysis mediators 3. Coagulation mediators 4. Tissue mediators
The nurse is caring for a patient with impaired physical mobility. Which potential complications will the nurse monitor for in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Footdrop b. Somnolence c. Hypostatic pneumonia d. Impaired skin integrity e. Increased socialization
A client who recently experienced a brain attack (cerebrovascular accident, CVA) and who has limited mobility complains of constipation. What is most important for the nurse to determine when collecting information about the constipation?
a. Presence of distention b. Extent of weight gained c. Amount of high-fiber food consumed d. Length of time this problem has existed