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How often should vital signs and urine output be monitored?
How often should vital signs and urine output be monitored?
- At least hourly (correct)
- Every 30 minutes
- Every 4 hours
- Every 2 hours
Why should patients' extremities be elevated?
Why should patients' extremities be elevated?
- To improve dressing changes
- To reduce pain
- To reduce swelling
- To promote peripheral circulation (correct)
What is the purpose of titrating fluid intake?
What is the purpose of titrating fluid intake?
- To facilitate fluid balance (correct)
- To prevent fluid overload
- To promote peripheral circulation
- To reduce pain
How often should the patient's weight be monitored?
How often should the patient's weight be monitored?
What is the purpose of debridement?
What is the purpose of debridement?
How often should wounds be cleaned and dressed?
How often should wounds be cleaned and dressed?
Why is it important to monitor serum potassium levels?
Why is it important to monitor serum potassium levels?
What is the purpose of administering diuretics?
What is the purpose of administering diuretics?
Why should tight, constrictive dressings be avoided?
Why should tight, constrictive dressings be avoided?
Why should the urinary drainage system be maintained?
Why should the urinary drainage system be maintained?
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