Author Question: Mrs. B is a 58-year-old client admitted to the local hospital with burns over much of her body after ... (Read 53 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Mrs. B is a 58-year-old client admitted to the local hospital with burns over much of her body after a motor vehicle accident. During her assessment, the nurse recognizes the need for extra fluids because:

1. Her remaining skin is dry from heat exposure and needs moisture.
2. The client is unable to ambulate independently and must rely on the nurse for fluids.
3. The nurse identified a loss of body weight and is concerned about fluid loss.
4. The client's wounds are exudative and contribute to fluid loss.

Question 2

During starvation, the body conserves energy by

a. decreasing metabolic rate.
b. shivering to create warmth.
c. sleeping for shorter periods of time.
d. sweating to reduce body temperature.

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: Large exudative wounds and burn injuries contribute to fluid losses and can result in fluid and electrolyte imbalances during metabolic stress. Dry skin results from causes other than fluid loss related to physiologic stress and would benefit from a moisturizer. The client's needs in this situation exceed the normal fluid intake that would be routinely provided by a nurse at the bedside. Loss of body weight, especially lean body mass, usually results from fat and protein catabolism during stress.

Answer to Question 2

A
The body conserves energy during starvation by decreasing metabolic rate. Shivering and sweat production both require energy and increase metabolic rate. Energy use is at its lowest during sleep, so sleeping less would increase energy needs.