Swelling or redness around the collarbone is normal when the patient has a central intravenous catheter
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A patient is being treated in the critical care unit for urosepsis. The patient's level of consciousness has decreased over the past 12 hours, but the nurse is continuing to conduct regularly scheduled pain assessments in the knowledge that:
A) Pain is associated with a consequent decrease in renal function. B) Pain blunts the patient's awareness of other important signs and symptoms. C) Pain contributes to hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. D) Pain increases the patient's cardiac workload.
The nurse teaches a patient about antihypertensive medication. Which statements by the patient indicate understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I should be careful when I stand up from a chair." b. "I should not add extra salt to my foods." c. "If I have side effects, I should stop taking the drug immediately." d. "If my blood pressure returns to normal, I can stop taking this drug." e. "I may need to take a combination of drugs, including diuretics." f. "I will not need to make lifestyle changes since I am taking a medication."
List the lab values affected by hydration and explain why
In assessing the mood of older adult clients, a nurse documents which finding as abnormal?
a. Sadness and grief after returning from the funeral of a long time friend b. Depression that interferes with the ability to perform activities of daily living c. Frustration about rearranging the day's schedule to attend a grandson's birthday party d. Crying about the unexpected death of a pet which had been with the family 12 years