A patient has been admitted to the ICU following a car wreck in which she suffered blunt, penetrating trauma. She has lost quite a bit of blood and is in shock
Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect in this patient? Select all that apply.
A) Hypotension
B) Vasodilation of afferent arterioles
C) Increased glomerular filtration rate
D) Anuria
E) Homeostasis
F) Effective autoregulation
A, B, D
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A client with cirrhosis is prescribed lactulose (Cephulac), which causes diarrhea. What should the nurse explain about this medication?
1. Prevents gastrointestinal bleeding 2. Reduces serum ammonia levels 3. Prevents constipation 4. Promotes excess fluid loss
An adolescent is concerned that although he has pubic hair, he has no facial hair yet. He wishes facial hair would grow to cover acne lesions. You would advise him that facial hair
A) usually grows before pubic hair. B) is rarely present before 20 years of age. C) is delayed in boys with acne. D) usually follows pubic hair growth.
Tenecteplase has been prescribed. The nurse should administer this drug:
1. slowly over 90 minutes. 2. by bolus injection. 3. by infusion pump over 24 hours. 4. via monitored, prolonged infusion.
A nurse is performing blood pressure screenings at a local health fair
While obtaining subjective assessment data from a patient with hypertension, the nurse learns that the patient has a family history of hypertension and she herself has high cholesterol and lipid levels. The patient says she smokes one pack of cigarettes daily and drinks "about a pack of beer" every day. The nurse notes what nonmodifiable risk factor for hypertension? A) Hyperlipidemia B) Excessive alcohol intake C) A family history of hypertension D) Closer adherence to medical regimen