A patient is in shock and is exhibiting low blood pressure, low systemic vascular resistance (SVR), peripheral edema, pulmonary wheezing, tachycardia, and nausea and vomiting
What precipitating event does the nurse expect for this group of symptoms?
A) Acute myocardial infarction
B) Bacterial infectious illness
C) Recent seafood meal
D) Massive fluid loss
C
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A 55-year-old male is scheduled for radical prostatectomy that morning. While the nurse is doing the preoperative preparation of the patient the nurse applies elastic compression stockings
The patient asks why these stockings are necessary. The nurse responds that the stockings reduce the risk of developing a DVT postoperatively. What surgical position places the patient at risk for the development of deep vein thrombosis? A) Fowler's position B) Prone position C) Supine position D) Lithotomy position
The nurse is caring for a patient with a jejunostomy tube. Which statement by the nurse indicates the need for additional information to safely manage the medical intervention?
1. "I will keep the patient on bed rest until the tube can be removed.". 2. "It's my habit to irrigate the jejunostomy tube just prior to administering the patient's sleeping medication." 3. "A pH of 5 or less indicates the tube is in the stomach, not the intestine.". 4. "I plan to assess the patient's abdomen for distention at regular intervals.".
Potential benefits of an electronic medical record (EMR) include all of the following EXCEPT
A. Better tracking of patient information over time B. Elimination of potential for delayed treatment C. Easy identification of a patient's need for health screening D. Ability to identify trends such as increase or decrease in weight
A 20-year-old college student was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The ED nurse noticed that he was disoriented and confused. What is the best way for the ED nurse to communicate with this client?
A) Provide emotional support and offer to attend to his needs. B) Make decisions for him as he is confused and disoriented. C) Let him know that everything will be okay. D) Ask him why he thinks he was raped and if he had noticed anyone following him prior to the attack.