The nurse is caring for a client following hemodialysis. The nursing assessment reveals the client is tachycardic; has pale, cool skin; and has a decreased urine output.
Based on this data, the nurse determines that the client has not met which expected outcome associated with hemodialysis?
A) Cardiac decompensation
B) The pharmacological effects of a diuretic infused in the dialysate
C) The effects of rapidly infused intravenous fluids
D) A reduction of extracellular fluid
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a client with a potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. The health care provider prescribes both glucose and insulin for the client. The client's spouse asks, Why is insulin needed? Which response by the nurse is the most appropr
A) The insulin will cause his extra potassium to move into his cells, which will lower potassium in the blood.
B) Insulin is safer than other medications that can lower potassium levels.
C) The insulin lowers his blood sugar levels and this is how the extra potassium is excreted.
D) The insulin will help his kidneys excrete the extra potassium.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Critial thinking and the nursing diagnostic process
Nursing diagnositic process - risk for infection
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
EMERGENCY TRAUMA ASSESSMENT MADE EASY
The nurse begins the general survey