The nurse is caring for a patient status post MVA. The patient has developed ARF. What is the nurse's role in caring for this patient? (Mark all that apply.)

Question

A) Provides emotional support for the family
B) Monitors for complications
C) Participates in emergency treatment of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
D) Provides nursing care for primary disorder
E) Directs nutritional status

Answer 1

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback: The nurse has an important role in caring for the patient with ARF. The nurse monitors for complications, participates in emergency treatment of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, assesses the patient's progress and response to treatment, and provides physical and emotional support. Additionally, the nurse keeps family members informed about the patient's condition, helps them understand the treatments, and provides psychological support. Although the development of ARF may be the most serious problem, the nurse continues to provide nursing care indicated for the primary disorder (eg, burns, shock, trauma, obstruction of the urinary tract). The nurse does not direct the patient's nutritional status; the dietician and the physician collaborate with the nurse on directing the patient's nutritional status.