Author Question: Mrs. Griffin is a frail, elderly patient who has been admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Which ... (Read 31 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Mrs. Griffin is a frail, elderly patient who has been admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Which of the following factors is puts her at an increased risk for a pressure ulcer?

A. She has had a diet low in protein.
B. She has been on a low sodium diet.
C. She has an IV of lactated Ringers running at 120 mL/hr.
D. She is being repositioned every 2 hours.

Question 2

Kevin is a registered nurse who works for the emergency department. He sees a lot of patients who seek services due to pain. One of the things that Kevin learned in nursing school and has been validated in his practice is that pain is:

A. caused by a single physiological sensation.
B. due to a specific stimulus.
C. subjective.
D. universally the same for everyone.

covalentbond · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Poor nutrition, specifically severe protein deficiency, causes soft tissue to become susceptible to breakdown. Low protein levels cause edema or swelling, which contributes to problems with oxygen transport and the transport of nutrients.

Answer to Question 2

C
Pain is more than a single physiological sensation caused by a specific stimulus. It is subjective and highly individualized. The person having pain is the only authority on it.