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mikaylakyoung

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The patient, age 72, is admitted with acute pulmonary edema. In pulmonary edema, the medical management will often include
 
  a. IV infusion of D5LR at less than 30 mL/hr.
  b. intravenous sodium.
  c. supine position.
  d. atropine to decrease respiratory rate.

Question 2

Mr. Hosa is a 68-year-old man who is in the end stages of pancreatic cancer. His care team has suggested the possibility of hospice care but Mr. Hosa is opposed, stating, A hospice is just a place to wait to die.
 
   Which of the following statements should underlie the nurse's response to Mr. Hosa?
  A) Spiritual and emotional needs are more important than physical needs.
  B) A hospital setting is an inappropriate place to die.
  C) Meaningful living can take place despite terminal illness.
  D) Acceptance of mortality can delay physiologic death.


morrie123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Medications for acute pulmonary edema will include diuretics such as Lasix and a narcotic analgesic, usually morphine sulfate. A patent IV line must be maintained, usually at a very slow rate to keep the vein open for medication administration (i.e., 30 mL/hr) per infusion pump.

Answer to Question 2

C


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