A patient has had frequent watery stools (diarrhea) for an extended period of time. The patient also has decreased skin turgor and dark urine. Based on these data, which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate?
A) Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
B) Deficient Fluid Volume
C) Impaired Tissue Integrity
D) Impaired Urinary Elimination
B
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Available: Dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL D5W The IV flow rates for the lowest and highest dosages for a client who weighs 143 lb are _____ and _____. a. 9.75 and 39 mg/hr b. 10 and 78 mL/hr c. 5 and 20 mL/hr d. 16 and 65 mg/hr
A patient is brought to the emergency department with severe hypoglycemia. What drug would the nurse prepare to administer intravenously?
A) Diazole (Hyperstat) B) Glyburide (DiaBeta) C) Glucagon (GlucaGen) D) Insulin (Humulin R)
When conducting an initial assessment on a 65-year-old male patient, a nurse assesses a mass in the left testicle that on transillumination glows red. What should the nurse note this indicates the presence of?
a. Phimosis b. A hydrocele c. Smegma d. A hematocele
The nurse assessing a patient with multiple injuries is concerned about the patient's ability to maintain adequate oxygenation. Which explanation would the nurse provide for this increased concern?
1. The patient's bowel sounds are hypoactive. 2. The patient has a hemoglobin level of 14 mg/dL. 3. The patient suffered a cervical neck injury and slight concussion. 4. The patient had an arm injury from flying glass.