A patient with acute kidney injury is receiving renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Which assessment finding would the nurse evaluate as best indicating this therapy is having its desired effects?
1. The patient had a soft formed stool this morning.
2. The patient's lung sounds have improved.
3. The patient slept for 2 hours without awakening.
4. The patient's serum protein level is normal.
Answer: 2
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1. Describe the sights, sounds, and smells of the pediatric intensive care unit. 2. Provide a simple explanation of the other children being cared for in the PICU. 3. Explain the child's injuries in ways that are appropriate to the ages of the siblings. 4. Describe how the child looks. 5. Explain why the siblings will not be able to visit until the child has stabilized and is progressing.
Where is the center of gravity of a well-aligned standing adult located?
1. Slightly anterior of the upper lumbar spine 2. Slightly posterior of the ileac crest 3. Slightly anterior of the waist 4. Slightly anterior of the upper sacrum
The nurse is working as a community health care nurse. What would be the nurse's focus when providing care of the child?
A) Providing care to the individual and family in acute care settings B) Providing care to the indigent in family care settings C) Providing care in geographically and culturally diverse settings D) Providing care for particular age groups or particular diagnoses
An elderly patient is admitted for abdominal pain. The nurse assesses withdrawal, somatic complaints, and continued, unrelieved pain. What nursing action is indicated?
1. Request an anti-anxiety medication 2. Contact the family to intervene 3. Assess for signs and symptoms of depression 4. Obtain an order for stronger pain medication