This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: You are called to your patient's room by a family member who voices concern about the patient's ... (Read 128 times)

nevelica

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 563
You are called to your patient's room by a family member who voices concern about the patient's status. On assessment, you find the patient tachypneic, lethargic, weak, and exhibiting a diminished cognitive ability. You also find 3+ pitting edema.
 
  What electrolyte imbalance would you suspect?
  A) Hypercalcemia
  B) Hyponatremia
  C) Hyperchloremia
  D) Hypophosphatemia

Question 2

A patient explains a lack of interest in sex since her spouse passed away 3 years ago. After completing the health history what would the nurse suspect as contributing to the patient's lack of interest in sex?
 
  A) Prescribed antidepressants for sadness
  B) Change in the patient's Medicare benefits
  C) Participating in arthritis swimming classes
  D) Reduced intake of red meat and carbohydrates



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

spencer.martell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Medications prescribed to older people can affect libido. One classification of drugs that have adverse sexual effects is antidepressants. The other assessment findings would not directly affect the patient's interest in sexual activity.





 

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library