During fluid volume repletion, the nurse continues to assess the patient, monitoring clinical outcomes of the interventions provided. Which data will be included in the ongoing assessment?
A patient is scheduled for blood to be drawn from the radial…
A patient is scheduled for blood to be drawn from the radial artery for an arterial blood gas determination. Before the blood is drawn, an Allen test is performed to determine the adequacy which of the following?
The patient is admitted for treatment of sepsis and dehydrat…
The patient is admitted for treatment of sepsis and dehydration. The blood pressure is 70/40 mmHg, and the pulse rate is 110/minute, weak and thready. What type of IV fluid will the provider order for this patient?
The patient has shortness of breath, crackles on auscultatio…
The patient has shortness of breath, crackles on auscultation, and a 5 kg weight gain over the past 4 weeks. Which of the following is a true statement?
The physical assessment of a patient with new onset cardiac…
The physical assessment of a patient with new onset cardiac dysrhythmia, reveals hypoactive bowel sounds, muscle weakness and flaccidity. Which of the following laboratory results are consistent with these findings?
Which patient is at risk for hypernatremia? Select all that…
Which patient is at risk for hypernatremia? Select all that apply.
The 78 year-old patient is admitted with dehydration. Which…
The 78 year-old patient is admitted with dehydration. Which assessment may not be reliable in this patient?
The body attempts to maintain a state of reasonably stable b…
The body attempts to maintain a state of reasonably stable balance in the internal environment which maintains physiological processes. What does this statement describe?
The nurse is providing dietary instruction to a patient with…
The nurse is providing dietary instruction to a patient with chronic hypokalemia. What food would be appropriate to include on a list of high potassium sources?
The patient is admitted with severe fluid volume excess. Whi…
The patient is admitted with severe fluid volume excess. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse institute for this patient?