« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse assesses a patient's weight loss as being 22 lbs. How many liters of fluid did this ... (Read 31 times)

nautica902

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 591
on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse assesses a patient's weight loss as being 22 lbs. How many liters of fluid did this patient lose?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An elderly patient does not complain of thirst. What should the nurse do to assess that this patient is not dehydrated?
 
  1. Ask the physician for an order to begin intravenous fluid replacement.
  2. Ask the physician to order a chest x-ray.
  3. Monitor serum osmolality level.
  4. Ask the physician for an order for a brain scan.


jointhecircus

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 10

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

The thirst mechanism declines with aging, which makes older adults more vulnerable to dehydration and hyperosmolality. The nurse should monitor the patient's serum osmolality level as a first step in determining hydration status before other detailed and invasive testing is done. It is inappropriate to seek an IV at this stage. There is no indication the patient is experiencing pulmonary complications, thus a chest x-ray is not indicated. There is no data to support the need for a brain scan.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software. Example of a patient’s ledger in practice management software.
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt. A medical assistant helps a patient walk with a gait belt.
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client. To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
A Healthy Body Weight A Healthy Body Weight
Video: How Hemoglobin Picks Up and Delivers Oxygen

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library