A patient with a brain tumor has been admitted to the critical care unit after developing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone hypersecretion (SIADH).
In light of this patient's endocrine disorder, what assessments should the nurse prioritize?
A) Potassium levels, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine
B) Abdominal girth, lung auscultation
C) Sodium levels, urine output
D) Arterial blood gases, level of consciousness
Question 2
A male patient is being treated for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the intensive care unit. The patient has responded favorably to treatment but remains intubated.
What nursing action should the nurse take in order to promote his coping ability?
A) Perform education about the etiology of his disease and about future prevention measures.
B) Encourage the patient's participation in decisions around care and treatment.
C) Emphasize positive assessment findings when discussing the patient's health status with him.
D) Perform passive range of motion exercises frequently throughout each shift.
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Scheduling patient appointments by telephone.