This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who experienced deep-thickness ... (Read 108 times)

clippers!

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 828
The nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who experienced deep-thickness burns over 40 of the body and is in shock. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate for this client?
 
  1. Electrolyte solutions
  2. Volume expanders
  3. Nutrient solutions
  4. Total parenteral nutrition

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client with a medical diagnosis of increased intracranial pressure. Which IV fluid order would the nurse accept without questioning?
 
  1. Run normal saline at 125 mL/hour.
  2. Run 5 dextrose in water at 80 mL/hour.
  3. Run 5 dextrose in 0.45 NaCl at 75 mL/hour.
  4. Run half-normal saline at 200 mL/hour.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

cpetit11

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Initially, the client who is in shock will require volume expanders. Once vital signs are stabilized, the primary care provider may order electrolyte solutions. Long term, this client might require total parenteral nutrition if he is unable to maintain adequate calorie intake orally, but nutritional solutions would not be a priority concern this early in the client's course of treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Isotonic and hypotonic fluids should not be administered to clients with increased intracranial pressure, because they increase the risk of cerebral edema. D5 in one-half normal saline is hypertonic, and would be an acceptable IV solution for this client. Normal saline and D5W are isotonic solutions, and so would need to be questioned. Half-normal saline is hypotonic, and so would not be advisable for this client.




clippers!

  • Member
  • Posts: 828
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


aliotak

  • Member
  • Posts: 326
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library