Author Question: A nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse plans care knowing that which ... (Read 158 times)

Sportsfan2111 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is reviewing the health records of assigned clients. The nurse plans care knowing that which client is likely at risk for the development of third-spacing? (Select all that apply.)

a. the client with cirrhosis d. the client with renal failure
b. the client with diabetes mellitus e. the client with pneumonia
c. the client with sepsis f. the client with Parkinson's

Question 2

A client having acute pain tells the nurse that her pain has gradually reduced, but that she fears it could recur and become chronic. What is a characteristic of chronic pain?

A) Chronic pain will lead to psychological imbalance.
B) Chronic pain has far-reaching effects on the client.
C) Chronic pain can be severe in its initial stages.
D) Chronic pain eases with healing and eventually disappears.

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

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Third-space fluid occurs when fluid shifts into the interstitial spaces and remains there. Common sites for third-spacing include the abdomen, pleural cavity, peritoneal cavity, and pericardial sac. Clients at risk for developing third-spacing have diagnoses of liver or kidney disease, major trauma, burns, sepsis, wound healing, or major surgery; are clients with malignancy, malabsorption syndrome, or malnutrition (such as diabetes); use alcohol; or are elderly.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Chronic pain has far-reaching effects on the client because the discomfort lasts longer than 6 months. Chronic pain is not as severe in the initial stage as acute pain, but does not disappear eventually with pain medication. Chronic pain need not always lead to psychological imbalance.