Nurs 3230 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Case Studies, Chapter 27, Growth and Development of the Preschooler 1. Donnie has brought his 4-year-old son, Isaac, to the pediatric free clinic for a kindergarten physical. Isaac is the older of two children of Donnie and Mary Smith. Donnie is employed as a farrier, but his work does not provide insurance and he has come to a nurse-operated free clinic. Donnie shares that Isaac enjoys spending time with his father when he is working with the horses, but he is concerned that Isaac has an ...

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When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolality. Rationale 2: The risk of kidney damage is not specifical...

When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse’s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1. Risk of dehydration 2. Risk of kidney damage 3. Risk of stroke 4. Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high serum osmolality. Rationale 2: The risk of kidney damage is not specifical...

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