A nurse is explaining to a student nurse about perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands the concept of perfusion when the student makes which statement?
a. Perfusion is a normal function of the body, and I don't have to be concerned about it.
b. Perfusion is monitored by the physician.
c. Perfusion is monitored by vital signs and capillary refill.
d. Perfusion varies as a person ages, so I would expect changes in the body.
Question 2
A patient's serum electrolytes are being monitored. The nurse notices that the potassium level is low. What should the nurse monitor for in this patient?
a. Tissue ischemia
b. Brain malformations
c. Intestinal blockage
d. Cardiac dysrhythmia
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
Allen Test: A patent ulnar artery reveals the return of palm perfusion despite radial artery compres
A, A nurse is adding a medication to an IV line as a piggyback
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the