A patient is admitted to the hospital with dehydration. For which signs or symptoms would the healthcare professional assess?
a. Moist mucous membranes
b. Weak pulses
c. Tachycardia
d. Polyuria
e. Weight loss
Answer;
b. Weak pulses
c. Tachycardia
e. Weight loss
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A) Seizure activity B) Drug blood level C) Urinary output D) Blood pressure
When caring for a postpartum woman experiencing hemorrhagic shock, the nurse recog-nizes that the most objective and least invasive assessment of adequate organ perfusion and oxygenation is:
a. Absence of cyanosis in the buccal mucosa. b. Cool, dry skin. c. Diminished restlessness. d. Urinary output of at least 30 ml/hr.
At the conclusion of genetic testing, a patient learns that he has a predisposition for developing cardiovascular disease at a young age. What should the nurse instruct the patient regarding this information?
1. "This information can help guide you to make lifestyle changes to reduce the chance of developing cardiovascular disease." 2. "At least you know now that you will need cardiac bypass surgery." 3. "Since you will most likely develop the disease early in life, enjoy your life as much as possible now." 4. "I would not place too much emphasis on these test results because most of the time they are inconclusive."
A child is brought to the emergency department, and a fracture of the left lower arm is suspected. The mother states that the child was rollerblading and attempted to break a fall with an outstretched arm
Diagnostic x-rays of the child reveal that a fracture is present. A plaster of Paris cast is applied to the arm, and the nurse provides instructions to the mother regarding cast care at home. Which teaching points would the nurse provide the mother? Select all that apply. 1. The cast should be dry in about 6 hours. 2. The cast is water-resistant, so the child is able to take a bath or a shower. 3. The cast will mold to the body part. 4. The cast needs to be kept dry, because when wet it will begin to disintegrate. 5. Keep the cast elevated for the first day on pillows. 6. Make sure that the child can frequently wiggle the fingers.