Causes of dehydration - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

2023/2024( NGN )ATI PN FUNDAMENTALS LATEST TEST BANK REAL EXAM 800+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|PN FUNDAMENTALS ATI PROCTORED EXAM 2023|AGRADE 1. A 75-year-old patient who is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds is admitted with dehydration. A nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity is identified for this patient. Which factor places the client at Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity? Arrange the steps of the nursing process in the sequence in which they gene...

Predisposing factors of dehydration correct answers Alcohol consumption Medications High BMI/low fitness level Inadequate diet Improper clothing Medical conditions Age Fatigue/lack of sleep Improper acclimatization Signs and symptoms of dehydration correct answers Fatigue Headache Decreased heat tolerance Cognitive deterioration Reduction in strength and physical capacity Decreased turgor Increased heart rate and breathing Severe dehydration correct answers Weak,...

Exam 2: NR226/ NR 226 (2023/ 2024 Update) Fundamentals Patient Care Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Verified Answers - Chamberlain QUESTION What type of patients should NOT receive a hypotonic solution treatment? Answer: People at risk for ICP or people with burns QUESTION Which type of solutions shrink cells? Answer: HyPERtonic solutions QUESTION Which type of solution should be used with the MOST caution? a) isotonic b) hypotonic c) hypertonic Answe...

Which of the following disorders can lead to a low V/Q mismatch? A. Pulmonary edema B. Pulmonary Embolism C. Pulmonary Hypertension D. Hypercapnia A. Pulmonary edema Nitric oxide, which is released by the glomerular endothelial cells, causes which physiological process to occur? A. Vasoconstriction B. Vasodilation B. Vasodilation What would be a normal physiological response in regard to osmosis be in a patient with hyperglycemia? The patient's serum is hypertonic and the fluid will ...

NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

ARF Causes -ANSWER Hemorrhage, trauma, infection, decreased cardiac output, medications ARF S/S -ANSWER mimics dehydration s/s, anorexia, h/a, edema, vomiting, nausea, lethargy, Malignan hypertension -ANSWER Is the most severe S/S of Malignant hypertension -ANSWER - Diastolic >120 - Blurred vision - Severe h/a - High cholesterol - Dyspnea - History of hypertension Beta blockers -ANSWER medication used to treat several different types of conditions, including hypertension (hig...

ATI RN NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN PROCTORED EXAM 2023/2024 WITH NGN (FULL REVISED EXAM) WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS. ATI RN Nursing Care of Children Teaching the parents of a school-aged child who has a new diagnosis of osteomyelitis of the tibia. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the parents indicates an understanding of the teaching? my child will have a cast until healing is complete. My child will receive antibiotics for several weeks. My child can return to ...

WGU D027 Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations Quiz Bank (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: r levels continue to increase, and a decision is made to start him on in- sulin. Although the patient is comfortable with the concept of starting insulin, he is concerned with the formulation of the insulin saying, "I heard insulin was made from pigs. If that is the case, I cannot take it due to my faith." Which response should be given to ...

Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition Van Meter and Hubert Chapter 1-28 | Newest Version. The best definition of the term prognosis is the a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign...

A reflex muscle spasm which results from proprioceptive irritation is mediated by _______________ neuron? Answer - Gamma motor ___________________ is most apt to lead to altered axoplasmic flow in a neuron? Answer - Intra-neural microcirculation ischemia Radio-humeral subluxation that entraps the posterior interosseous nerve root most likely manifests in? Answer - Extensor muscles to the forearm Which subluxation is characterized by anterior displacement of the superior vertebra and ...