Author Question: A client has had a sudden 5-kg weight gain. The nurse calculates the client's fluid retention as ... (Read 60 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client has had a sudden 5-kg weight gain. The nurse calculates the client's fluid retention as being:

1. 2.5 L.
2. 5 L.
3. 10 L.
4. 15 L.

Question 2

When reviewing the potential for biological warfare, the nurse realizes that one of the greatest bioterrorism threats in the world today is:

1. chickenpox.
2. smallpox.
3. rabies.
4. influenza.

wtf444 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A sudden increase of daily weight can indicate retention of body fluids. A weight gain of 1 kg would indicate retention of 1 L of fluid. The client who had a 5 kg weight gain would have a fluid retention of 5 L.

Answer to Question 2

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Smallpox was considered eradicated worldwide, and much of the vaccine was destroyed. Much of the current population has not been vaccinated or received booster shots. As a result, the number of casualties would be great. The other communicable diseases listed would not cause a great number of casualties.