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lilldybug07

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An 81-year-old female patient has been admitted to the hospital after a urinary tract infection developed into urosepsis. What assessments should the nurse prioritize when monitoring the course of this patient's infection? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
  B) White blood cell count
  C) Heart rhythm
  D) Temperature
  E) Liver panel

Question 2

A community health is conducting a health promotion session with a group from a local seniors' center. The nurse has addressed the issue of laxative overuse in this population.
 
  The nurse should highlight what consequence of the overuse of laxatives? A) Dependence
  B) Impaired absorption of water-soluble vitamins
  C) Fecal incontinence
  D) Abdominal pain



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Answer to Question 1

B, D
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For patients with an infection, the nurse should prioritize assessment of WBCs and temperature. Cardiac, renal, and liver function are important measures of health, but these are less directly affected by the presence of infection.

Answer to Question 2

A
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Overuse of laxatives results in dependence. This is a significant problem among older adults and is more common than fecal incontinence, impaired vitamin absorption, or abdominal pain.




lilldybug07

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


amit

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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