What would one expected assessment finding be for hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome?
1. Low hemoglobin
2. Ketones in the urine
3. Deep, labored breathing
4. pH of 7.35
ANS: 2
RATIONALE: Normal pH of 7.35. C and B are indicative of DKA. Hgb may be low, normal or high in HHNKS.
You might also like to view...
Which comment most clearly shows a speaker views mental illness with stigma?
a. "Some mental illnesses are inherited." b. "Most people with mental illness are unmotivated." c. "Severe environmental stress sometimes causes mental illness." d. "Some mental illnesses are brain disorders resulting from changes in how impulses are transmitted."
The parents of a child with a serious genetic illness tell the nurse they plan to conceive another child so that stem cells will be available for treatment. What information should the nurse provide?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The infant may not be a transplant match for the ill child. 2. This action can result in a serious legal issue for the parents. 3. The infant may also have the genetic disorder. 4. The donation of the infant's stem cells cannot be specifically directed to any person. 5. This is a unique and wonderful plan.
The nurse performs a guaiac stool test and gets a positive result. Based on this test result, which diagnosis is least expected for this client?
1. Colon cancer 2. Hemorrhoids 3. Bleeding stomach ulcers 4. HIV/AIDS
Which one of the following is an example of a nurse's statement that reflects using the scientific method in the nursing process?
a. "My instincts tell me that the client is getting depressed." b. "The client doesn't look the same today. I think something is wrong." c. "The client's husband told me that the client is feeling uncomfortable." d. "The client seems to be having more pain today than yesterday and her blood pressure is elevated."