A patient with a diagnosis of colon cancer has undergone a bowel resection with the creation of an ileostomy
The patient's ileostomy output has been unexpectedly high in the 2 days since surgery, and the patient's most recent blood work indicates a K+ level of 2.7 mEq/L. This potassium level should prompt the nurse to assess for which of the following physical manifestations?
A) Confusion and decreased level of consciousness
B) Shortness of breath, rales, and peripheral edema
C) Dysphagia, tetany, and emotional lability
D) Fatigue, cramps, and weakness
D
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An older client is demonstrating signs of a brain attack. What will the nurse do to assess the degree of cerebral infarct?
1. Assess the client's ability to cry 2. Assess the client's motor strength 3. Assess the client's ability to sleep 4. Assess the client's ability to digest food
A parent tells the school nurse that she suspects that her adolescent child is abusing inhalants. Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to see in this adolescent?
a. increased energy, decreased need for sleep, and increased activity b. aggressiveness or apathy, poor judgment, and neurological signs c. flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever, bones and muscles aching d. paranoia, isolating, delusional, and increase in appetite
Which of the following is a measure of subjective well being?