A pt with acute glomerulonephritis had edema of the face, the blood pressure is moderately elevate and the pt has gained 2 pounds within the past 24 hours. the pt reports fatigue and refuses to eat. what is the priority for nursing care?
a. cluster care to allow rest periods for pt
b. obtain a dietary consult to plan an adequate nutritional diet
c. monitor urine output with accurate intake and output amounts
d. assess for s/s of fluid volume overload
Answer: d. assess for s/s of fluid volume overload
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1. 7-year-old child with migraine headaches 2. 18-month-old child with tachypnea 3. 4-year-old child with a broken arm 4. 2-year-old child with cellulitis of the left leg
The major function of the sympathetic nervous system is to:
a. orchestrate the stress response. b. coordinate fine motor movement. c. determine proprioception. d. perceive stereognosis.
Failure of research to disconfirm a theory increases support for the theory
A) True B) False
What is the leading cause of death in pediatric patients?
1. Cancer 2. Accidents and unintentional injury 3. Congenital defects 4. SIDS