Author Question: An older patient with a history of renal failure is admitted with dehydration and hyponatremia. The ... (Read 54 times)

beccaep · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient with a history of renal failure is admitted with dehydration and hyponatremia. The nurse identifies which assessment findings as being consistent with the diagnosis of dehydration? (Select all that apply.)

A) Confusion
B) Shortness of breath
C) Decreased skin elasticity
D) Increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
E) Adventitious lung sounds on auscultation

Question 2

Based on a patient's history and the preoperative assessment, the surgical team has opted to use a peripheral nerve block (PNB) with a patient who will undergo a bunionectomy. What advantages are conferred by the use of PNB?

A) The patient will have no recollection of the surgical procedure.
B) The patient will not have to be intubated.
C) The patient will experience better pain control than if general anesthesia were used.
D) PNB can be reversed immediately if the need arises.

jomama · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D
Feedback:
Confusion, decreased skin elasticity, and increased BUN are all associated with dehydration. Adventitious lung sounds and shortness of breath are not associated with dehydration but rather with overhydration.

Answer to Question 2

B