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robinn137

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is explaining to a student nurse about perfusion. The nurse knows the student understands the concept of perfusion when the student makes which statement?
 
  a. Perfusion is a normal function of the body, and I don't have to be concerned about it.
  b. Perfusion is monitored by the physician.
  c. Perfusion is monitored by vital signs and capillary refill.
  d. Perfusion varies as a person ages, so I would expect changes in the body.

Question 2

A patient's serum electrolytes are being monitored. The nurse notices that the potassium level is low. What should the nurse monitor for in this patient?
 
  a. Tissue ischemia
  b. Brain malformations
  c. Intestinal blockage
  d. Cardiac dysrhythmia


Tonny

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The best method to monitor perfusion is to monitor vital signs and capillary refill. This allows the nurse to know if perfusion is adequate to maintain vital organs. The nurse does have to be concerned about perfusion. Perfusion is not only monitored by the physician but the nurse too. Perfusion does not always change as the person ages.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Cardiac dysrhythmia is a possibility when serum potassium is high or low. Tissue ischemia, brain malformations, or intestinal blockage do not have a direct correlation to potassium irregularities.


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