This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse's hourly assessment of a male patient with burns reveals that the patient's blood pressure ... (Read 105 times)

geoffrey

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 880
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse's hourly assessment of a male patient with burns reveals that the patient's blood pressure is trending downward and that his heart rate is trending upward. What intervention has the potential to resolve these trends?
 
  A) Increasing the rate of the patient's fluid resuscitation
  B) Performing intermittent urinary catheterization
  C) Increasing the rate of the patient's morphine infusion
  D) Repositioning the patient

Question 2

The emergency department (ED) team is conducting immediate care of a patient admitted with burns estimated at 40 total body surface area.
 
  The nurse in the ED and the other members of the team are aware of the need to customize the rate of fluid resuscitation and will base this rate on what data?
  A) Level of consciousness and pain levels
  B) Abdominal girth measurements and abdominal tone
  C) Vital signs and urine output
  D) Arterial blood gases and breath sounds


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Ptupou85

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


geoffrey

  • Member
  • Posts: 880
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

rachel

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released reports detailing the deaths of infants (younger than 1 year of age) who died after being given cold and cough medications. This underscores the importance of educating parents that children younger than 2 years of age should never be given over-the-counter cold and cough medications without consulting their physicians.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Subadult male lion and spotted hyena in the Masai Mara Subadult male lion and spotted hyena in the Masai Mara
Blood Blood
Blood Glucose Levels Blood Glucose Levels
A Patient Being Prepared for Electroconvulsive Therapy. A Patient Being Prepared for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Oil pressure relief valves are spring loaded. The stronger the spring tension, the higher the oil ... Oil pressure relief valves are spring loaded. The stronger the spring tension, the higher the oil ...
Blood Alcohol Concentration in men and women Blood Alcohol Concentration in men and women
Video: Embryonic development - week 1 and 2

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library