Author Question: A 49-year-old man has been brought to the emergency department by his wife, who states that her ... (Read 33 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A 49-year-old man has been brought to the emergency department by his wife, who states that her husband is experiencing a repeat episode of kidneys stones.

When planning interventions for this patient's immediate care, what problem is likely to be the priority?
A) Decreased cardiac output
B) Pain
C) Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
D) Decreased level of consciousness (LOC)

Question 2

A patient with spinal cord injury has a nursing diagnosis of altered mobility. Which of the following would be included as an appropriate nursing intervention to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) from occurring?

A) Placing the patient on a fluid restriction
B) Applying thigh-high elastic stockings
C) Administering an antifibrinolytic agent
D) Assisting the patient with passive range of motion exercises