A patient recovering from a severe burn has had a skin graft. The nurse correctly does which of the following after a skin graft:
A patient reports that she is experiencing weight gain, moon…
A patient reports that she is experiencing weight gain, moonface, and increased facial hair. The nurse informs her that these symptoms are most likely related to which of the following diseases?
Mark, age 3, has accidentally ingested a cleaning solution….
Mark, age 3, has accidentally ingested a cleaning solution. What should be done first?
A patient 48 hours after surgery for a fractured femoral sha…
A patient 48 hours after surgery for a fractured femoral shaft is experiencing mental confusion, tachycardia, tachypnea, and dyspnea. The patient’s blood pressure is elevated and petechiae are present on the chest. After reporting the findings to the RN what should the nurse do while awaiting the physician’s specific orders? (Select all that apply.)
Mark, age 3, has accidentally ingested a cleaning solution….
Mark, age 3, has accidentally ingested a cleaning solution. What should be done first?
The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who devel…
The nurse is caring for a patient with lung cancer who develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) secretion. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect?
A patient is scheduled for surgery is to receive general ane…
A patient is scheduled for surgery is to receive general anesthesia. The patient asks you to explain this type of anesthesia. You would correctly state that general anesthesia is:
The nurse is collecting data for a patient with osteoporosis…
The nurse is collecting data for a patient with osteoporosis. Which serum calcium result is most likely related to osteoporosis?
A patient is scheduled for surgery is to receive general ane…
A patient is scheduled for surgery is to receive general anesthesia. The patient asks you to explain this type of anesthesia. You would correctly state that general anesthesia is:
Jack has a deep laceration to his upper thigh. A steady stre…
Jack has a deep laceration to his upper thigh. A steady stream of dark red blood is coming from the wound. With this type of injury, Jack is at an increased risk for