While a patient with SIADH is receiving hypertonic saline, the nurse assesses for signs that the saline must be stopped. These signs would include
a. decreased CVP and decreased PAP. c. hypotension and wheezing.
b. bradycardia and thirst. d. hypertension and lung crackles.
D
Hypertension and lung crackles are signs of fluid overload. The hypertonic solution may pull fluid out of cells and tissues. Whereas weight gain signifies continual fluid retention, weight loss indicates loss of body fluid.
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1. "It is a very common surgery, and the technique has been perfected." 2. "There is no evidence of implants causing cancer, but the implants do make detection of cancer more difficult." 3. "It has been proven that women who have breast augmentation are at greater risk for breast cancer." 4. "You might want to think about it, because the scar tissue distorts the breasts."
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1. Risk for activity intolerance. 2. Disturbed body image. 3. Ineffective denial. 4. Ineffective coping.
Applied research is designed to solve immediate problems
A) True B) False