Author Question: The nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a patient who had surgery 2 days ago. The nurse notes ... (Read 74 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a patient who had surgery 2 days ago. The nurse notes that the C-reactive protein is elevated. What potential problem does this finding indicate?

a. Impending infection
b. Possible hemorrhage
c. A drug allergic reaction
d. Fluid deficit

Question 2

Which nursing intervention best encourages self-feeding in a patient with right-sided paralysis after a CVA?

a. Place finger foods on the left side of the plate.
b. Support the right hand in holding an adap-tive cup.
c. Seat the patient in the dining room with other residents.
d. Place large helpings of food in the center of the plate.

ally · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Since inflammation is an early response to infection, an elevation of the C-reactive protein (which elevates with inflammation) is an indicator of possible impending infection. C-reactive protein is not directly related to hemorrhage, drug reaction, or fluid deficit.

Answer to Question 2

A
Finger foods on the nonparalyzed side encourage self-feeding. Privacy is more supportive to early efforts than being in a common dining room. Smaller helpings on the same side of the nonparalyzed limb are conducive to self-feeding.