A patient has an acute burn injury. What type of treatment for shock will the healthcare professional anticipate for this patient?
a. Intravenous fluids
b. Antibiotics
c. Intra-aortic balloon pump
d. Antihistamines and steroids
Ans: a. Intravenous fluids
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A pregnant patient who is a lacto-vegetarian asks the nurse for assistance with her diet. What instruction should the nurse give? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "Protein is important; therefore, the addition of one serving of meat a day is necessary." 2. "A daily supplement of 4 mg vitamin B12 is important." 3. "The high fiber in a vegetarian diet is dangerous for pregnant women." 4. "Eggs are important to add to your diet. Eat six eggs per week." 5. "Milk products contain protein, but they are very low in iron."
The nurse is leading a session on nutrition for newly delivered women. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "Because I am breastfeeding, I need a low calcium intake." 2. "Breastfeeding requires that I eat lots of protein daily. 3. "Since I am bottle-feeding, I don't have to eat vegetables." 4. "Bottle-feeding moms like me require a high sodium intake."
The risk of hypovolemic shock is high with acute mesenteric arterial insufficiency because:
a. the resulting liver failure causes a deficit of plasma proteins and a loss of oncotic pressure. b. ischemia alters mucosal membrane permeability, and fluid loss occurs. c. massive bleeding occurs in the GI tract. d. overstimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in ischemic injury to the intestinal wall.