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What assessment would concern the nurse the most when preparing to administer 0.9% NaCl to a dehydrated 76-year-old patient?
What assessment would concern the nurse the most when preparing to administer 0.9% NaCl to a dehydrated 76-year-old patient?
- Urine output the past 3 hours is 75 ml (correct)
- Pt. states he has not had a B.M. for 2 days
- Tenting of skin is noted
- Radial pulse 100
What action will the nurse take after a patient receiving a fluid bolus of 500ml over an hour shows symptoms of AP 110, pulse-ox. 90%, BP 140/96, and dyspnea?
What action will the nurse take after a patient receiving a fluid bolus of 500ml over an hour shows symptoms of AP 110, pulse-ox. 90%, BP 140/96, and dyspnea?
- Put the patient in high Fowler's position (correct)
- Weigh the patient
- Recheck the vital signs in 60 min
- Encourage oral fluids now
Which lab results will the nurse need to report to the physician right away for a hospitalized patient with low back pain?
Which lab results will the nurse need to report to the physician right away for a hospitalized patient with low back pain?
- BUN 40, potassium 4.9, creatinine 4.1 (correct)
- Sodium 134, potassium 3.5, BUN 10
- BUN 18, potassium 4.9, calcium 9.1
- Blood urea nitrogen 10, sodium 146, potassium 4.7
What action will the nurse take if a patient ordered an IV of NS at 50ml/hr. for 8 hours has only received 100ml of IV fluid for the shift?
What action will the nurse take if a patient ordered an IV of NS at 50ml/hr. for 8 hours has only received 100ml of IV fluid for the shift?
Which solution would the nurse anticipate being ordered to replace fluid loss for a patient receiving fluid resuscitation for a burn sustained 3 hours ago?
Which solution would the nurse anticipate being ordered to replace fluid loss for a patient receiving fluid resuscitation for a burn sustained 3 hours ago?
Which patients need IV fluids? Select all that apply.
Which patients need IV fluids? Select all that apply.
A 60 year old patient with no previous lung disease is receiving Normal Saline at 150ml/hour and begins to experience shortness of breath and the pulse oximeter is 90%. Which action would the LPN take first?
A 60 year old patient with no previous lung disease is receiving Normal Saline at 150ml/hour and begins to experience shortness of breath and the pulse oximeter is 90%. Which action would the LPN take first?
What will the nurse do if the patient's vitals are temp. 98.0, pulse 109, resp. 20, BP 84/48, and pulse oximeter 95% when the infusion of 0.45% normal saline is alarming due to an empty bag?
What will the nurse do if the patient's vitals are temp. 98.0, pulse 109, resp. 20, BP 84/48, and pulse oximeter 95% when the infusion of 0.45% normal saline is alarming due to an empty bag?
Which statement made by the nurse indicates understanding of isotonic solutions?
Which statement made by the nurse indicates understanding of isotonic solutions?
What action will the LPN take when a 17-year-old patient presents to an Ohio hospital Emergency Department and needs an IV started stat?
What action will the LPN take when a 17-year-old patient presents to an Ohio hospital Emergency Department and needs an IV started stat?
What action will the LPN take when receiving an order to start Gentamycin (Cydomycin) by IVPB route for a 19-year-old female who is MRDD?
What action will the LPN take when receiving an order to start Gentamycin (Cydomycin) by IVPB route for a 19-year-old female who is MRDD?
