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

Author Question: A 73-year-old man comes into the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after slipping on a small ... (Read 29 times)

daltonest1984

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 536
A 73-year-old man comes into the emergency department (ED) by ambulance after slipping on a small carpet in his home. The patient fell on his hip with a resultant fracture. He is alert and oriented; PERRLA is intact.
 
  His heart rate is elevated, he is anxious and thirsty, a Foley catheter is placed and 40 ml of urine is present. What is the nurse's most likely explanation for the urine output?
  A) The man urinated prior to his arrival to the ED and will probably not need to have the Foley catheter kept in place.
  B) The man has a brain injury, lacks antidiuretic hormone (ADH), and needs vasopressin.
  C) The man is in heart failure and is releasing atrial natriuretic peptide that results in decreased urine output.
  D) He is having a sympathetic reaction, which has stimulated the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system that results in diminished urine output.

Question 2

Which position is the most beneficial for a patient after surgery for creation of a tracheostomy?
 
  a. Trendelenburg
  b. Dorsal recumbent
  c. Lithotomy
  d. Mid-Fowler's



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bubulittle310@msn.cn

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 281
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D
Maintain head of bed elevation of 30 degrees or higher (mid-Fowler's).




daltonest1984

  • Member
  • Posts: 536
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


scottmt

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

Did you know?

In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library