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Pineapplelove6

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A medical patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit after developing acute renal failure (ARF). The intensive care nurse should anticipate performing interventions to resolve which of the following health problems?
 
  A) Fluid volume deficit and hypotension
  B) Hyperkalemia and acidosis
  C) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
  D) Hemolytic anemia and hyperbilirubinemia

Question 2

A nurse who provides care in a high-acuity medical setting is aware of the high incidence and morbidity of acute renal failure (ARF). To reduce patients' risks of developing ARF during their stay in hospital, it is imperative that:
 
  A) Standard precautions be adhered to rigorously
  B) Patients be encouraged to ambulate as soon as they are able
  C) Patients' medication regimens be monitored closely
  D) Tube feeding or parenteral nutrition be initiated for patients who cannot eat


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prumorgan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


Pineapplelove6

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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