The nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a patient who had ...

[justinmsk]

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a patient who had surgery 2 days ago. The nurse notes that the C-reactive protein is elevated. What potential problem does this finding indicate?
 
  a. Impending infection
  b. Possible hemorrhage
  c. A drug allergic reaction
  d. Fluid deficit

Question 2

Which nursing intervention best encourages self-feeding in a patient with right-sided paralysis after a CVA?
 
  a. Place finger foods on the left side of the plate.
  b. Support the right hand in holding an adap-tive cup.
  c. Seat the patient in the dining room with other residents.
  d. Place large helpings of food in the center of the plate.

[ally]

Answer to Question 1

A
Since inflammation is an early response to infection, an elevation of the C-reactive protein (which elevates with inflammation) is an indicator of possible impending infection. C-reactive protein is not directly related to hemorrhage, drug reaction, or fluid deficit.

Answer to Question 2

A
Finger foods on the nonparalyzed side encourage self-feeding. Privacy is more supportive to early efforts than being in a common dining room. Smaller helpings on the same side of the nonparalyzed limb are conducive to self-feeding.

[justinmsk]

TYSM

[scikid]

Great answer, keep it coming