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Pineappleeh

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What is the rationale for careful intake and output for patients with pulmonary alterations?
 
  a. Fluid retention occurs with tachypnea.
  b. Hemodilution may cause deleterious hypernatremia.
  c. Fluid volume excess can lead to right-sided heart failure.
  d. Excessive fluid losses may lead to dehydration and hypovolemic shock.

Question 2

When administering propofol over an extended period, it is important to monitor which of the following?
 
  a. Serum triglyceride level
  b. Sodium and potassium levels
  c. Platelet count
  d. Acidbase balance


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Pulmonary edema and failure of the right side of the heart may result from fluid volume excess, which can further worsen the status of patients with respiratory compromise.

Answer to Question 2

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Prolonged use of propofol may cause an elevated triglyceride level because of its high lipid content.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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