Which of the following interventions would be indicated for a patient with SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion) (Select all that apply)
A patient is admitted with HHS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar S…
A patient is admitted with HHS (Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State). The lab values are: glucose 739 mg/dL, K+4.0 mEq/L. IV insulin infusion was recently started. The nurse should monitor the patient for the development of which of the following?
A patient was admitted with an overdose of acetaminophen (Ty…
A patient was admitted with an overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which of the following laboratory values should be monitored closely?
A client with a diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus post brain s…
A client with a diagnosis of Diabetes Insipidus post brain surgery is transferred to the ICU. She is hypotensive, tachycardia, and complaining of excessive thirst. Which of the following is a priority intervention?
A patient with complaints of severe flank (back) pain, after…
A patient with complaints of severe flank (back) pain, after falling off of their bicycle, is diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. Upon examination, the nurse notices ecchymosis in the flank area. This assessment finding is called?
A patient has an order for a CT scan of the chest with IV c…
A patient has an order for a CT scan of the chest with IV contrast. The nurse is aware that the patient can be at risk for acute kidney injury. Based on the above scenario, this patient is at risk for which type of acute kidney injury?
Cushing’s triad is demonstrated in which of the following vi…
Cushing’s triad is demonstrated in which of the following vital signs?
A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with diabetic ketoa…
A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The nurse knows that the clinical manifestations of this disease would include which of the following symptoms? (Select all that apply)
The teaching plan for a patient with a history of liver cirr…
The teaching plan for a patient with a history of liver cirrhosis diagnosed with an acute episode of an upper GI bleed includes which of the following?
Which of the following situations, of a patient receiving pe…
Which of the following situations, of a patient receiving peritoneal dialysis, should be reported to their physician immediately?