Nur 308 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How much of the adult body weight is fluid? 55-60% How much of the older adult body weight is fluid? 50-55% What physical characteristics of the body cause variation in total body fluids? Muscle Mass Electrolytes Body Fat Age What fluids make up the extracellular fluid and how much of each? Plasma volume (3.5-6L) Interstitial space (10-12L) How much intracellular fluid does the average adult have? 25 L What are the differences between osmolality, osmotic pressure, and osmosis? Osmolality - ...

The patient diagnosed with hypertension is likely to report: -Cardiac palpitations -Vertigo -Dyspnea on exertion -No symptoms No symptoms Clinical manifestations in advanced hypertension headache (early morning headache); blurred vision; spontaneous nosebleed; depression Desired blood pressure ->60: below 150/90 -<60: below 140/90 Which type of HTN accounts for 90% of all cases? Primary hypertension Secondary HTN HTN that is a consequence of another disease or condition Risk factors o...

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A woman in the 34th week of pregnancy says to the nurse " I still feel like having intercourse with my husband." The woman's pregnancy has been uneventful. The nurse responds based on the understanding that: A. it is safe to have intercourse at this time B. intercourse at this time is likely to cause rupture of membranes C. there are other ways that the couple can satisfy their needs D. intercourse at this time is likely to result in premature labor A. it is safe to have intercourse at this t...

The glomerulus filters approximately 90 to 120 ml/min of blood, which is pushed through (Blank) because of high hydrostatic pressure. bowman's capsule Disease processes that decrease blood pressure and renal perfusion result in a decreased GFR High blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is called Azotemia BUN increases when the kidney dysfunctions High protein diet is consumed Dehydration concentrates the blood urea Increases Na+ and H2O into the bloodstream from tubule fluid aldosterone Increases H2o ...

Nurse cares for a dying client. Which manifestation of dying does the nurse treat first? Pain Nurse plans for client who is nearing end of life. Which question will nurse ask? Do you want to be at home at the end of your life? A nurse teaches client being admitted to hospice. Which include in client teaching? Hospice care will focuses on holistic approach to health care. It is not designed to hasten death, but rather to relieve your symptoms. A clinic nurse is teaching a client prior to surge...

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A client who experienced a thrombotic stroke and has residual hemiparesis of the right side is undergoing rehabilitation. the nurse caring for this client reinforces occupational therapy recommendations bu placing items for personal hygiene: 1. On the overbed table on the right side 2. On the overbed table on the left side 3. one foot away from the bed on the right side 4. one foot away from the bed on the left side 2 The nurse reads in an admission note that the physical examination of a clien...

Which situation meets the criteria for diagnosing hypertension? 1. High BP during routine physical examination with complaint of fatigue 2. BP normal with complaint of early morning headaches 3. BP 144/94 mm Hg supine and sitting for 3 consecutive weeks 4. BP 176/88 mm Hg on a screening examination BP 144/94 mm Hg supine and sitting for 3 consecutive weeks Which is a common cause of primary hypertension? Genetics Pyelonephritis Aldosteronism Hyperthyroidism Genetics One mechanism that is respo...

NUR 308 EAT PRACTICE QUESTIONS 1. Fluid therapy for a 38-year-old male who has been admitted for an outpatient surgical procedure. A. LACTATED RINGERS B. 5% DEXTROSE IN WATER Ans: For this clinical situation, an isotonic fluid would be indicated for short term fluid therapy. Five percent dextrose in water is a hypotonic fluid that could potentially cause fluid shifts. 2. Fluid therapy for a 16-year-old female trauma patient who has head trauma and suspected cerebral edema following an a...