What is an infarct? Is an infarct inevitable when a vessel becomes blocked?
What will be an ideal response?
An infarct is an area of tissue breakdown caused by lack of adequate blood flow due to a clot plugging the vessels feeding that tissue. An infarct is not inevitable, because if alternative pathways exist for the blood flow, the tissue can still obtain sufficient blood flow to prevent tissue breakdown.
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a. The patient will report any drainage from the wound with a foul odor to the primary care provider after discharge. b. The patient will agree to report pain promptly while hospitalized. c. The patient will obtain no injuries while in the hospital. d. The patient will report any wound drainage with a purulent appearance to the primary care provider after discharge.
A client who has cirrhosis becomes very confused and lethargic and exhibits asterixis. These symptoms can indicate the development of what complication?
a. ascites c. hypoglycemia b. hepatic encephalopathy d. portal hypertension
The nursing assistant uses her senses to make observations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A hospitalized child has been diagnosed with SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone), a complication of his meningitis. Which laboratory data should the nurse anticipate for this child?
1. Hyponatremia 2. Hypocalcemia 3. Hyperglycemia 4. Hypernatremia