Hondros NUR 233

A 49-year-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and vomiting. Which order from the healthcare provider will the nurse implement first? - Infuse normal saline at 250 cc/hr A 52-year-old man has a triceps skinfold thickness of 18 mm, and hisweight exceeds the ideal body weight for his height by 23%. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify for this patient? - Obesity A client asks the nurse to take a laxative, as he or she has not had a bo...

A 49-year-old man has been admitted with hypotension and dehydration after 3 days of nausea and vomiting. Which order from the healthcare provider will the nurse implement first? - Infuse normal saline at 250 cc/hr A 50-year-old female patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of severe diarrhea. The nurse anticipates that the patient will need to - collect a stool specimen. A 55-year-old man suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack) 3 months ago. During his hospitalization, he ...

A 68-year-old patient who is hospitalized with pneumonia is disoriented and confused 3 days after admission. Which information indicates that the patient is experiencing delirium rather than dementia? The patient was alert and oriented when admitted The patient's speech is fragmented and incoherent The patient is oriented to person but disoriented to place and time The patient has a history of increasing confusion over several years - The patient was alert and oriented when admitted A cl...

After surgery for presbyopia, what should the patient notify the provider of? - Increased pain and temperature or any unusual feelings Calcium Electrolyte values - 8.2-10.2 mEq/L During evaluation phase, if the outcomes weren't satisfactory, what should happen? - Nursing process should start over again to determine the reasons for failure How do alpha - 2 agonists provide analgesic effects? - Activates alpha - 2 receptors at spinal cord How do ion channel blockers provide analgesic effect...

How long can adults 18 years or older be confined to restraints? 4 hours. How long can children 9 years and younger be confined to restraints? 1 hour. How long can children and adolescents 9 to 17 years be confined to restrained? 2 hours. How often must you assess a patient who is in restraints? At regular and frequent intervals such as every 15 to 30 minutes for physical needs (e.g., food, hydration, and toileting), safety, and comfort. If a patient must be restrained for self-destruct...