This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient following a motor vehicle accident, and the patient has developed ... (Read 135 times)

scienceeasy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is caring for a patient following a motor vehicle accident, and the patient has developed acute renal failure (ARF). What are the nurse's roles in caring for this patient? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Provides emotional support for the family
  B) Monitors for complications
  C) Participates in emergency treatment of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  D) Provides nursing care for primary disorder
  E) Directs nutritional status

Question 2

A patient has been brought to the emergency department (ED) with signs and symptoms of a stroke and a stat computed tomography (CT) head scan has been ordered.
 
  The ED nurse should know that the image that results from CT indicates distinguishing differences based on which of the following variables?
  A) Proximity to the CT scanner
  B) Variations in tissue density
  C) Metabolic activity
  D) Oxygen consumption


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

SamMuagrove

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D

Answer to Question 2

B


scienceeasy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you :)


SamMuagrove

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Photo of the neck of a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma showing the swelling associated with enla Photo of the neck of a patient with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma showing the swelling associated with enla
Fundus of white pateint and black patient Fundus of white pateint and black patient
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work. Helping maintain accurate patient records is a critical part of the medical assistant's work.
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest. A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Reorganization of the rat motor cortex following transection of the motor neurons that control ... Reorganization of the rat motor cortex following transection of the motor neurons that control ...
Video: PET Scan Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library