« previous next »

Author Question: A client is admitted to the emergency department after being found sick at home by the visiting ... (Read 19 times)

BrownTown3

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 564
on: Aug 2, 2018
A client is admitted to the emergency department after being found sick at home by the visiting nurse. The visiting nurse's assessment indicates the client was confused, tachycardic bradycardic, and febrile with a temperature of 102 degrees F.
 
  The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is: 1. Altered fluid status.
   2. Viral infection.
   3. Increased heart rate.
   4. Fever.

Question 2

The HIV client has developed lipodystrophy. What may lipodystrophy result in? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Weight change D) Social stigmatization
  B) Insulin resistance E) Lowered triglycerides
  C) Hypertriglyceridemi a


cam1229

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The nursing diagnosis for this client was altered fluid status. Although a viral infection may be the cause of the symptoms she observed, it would be a medical diagnosis. Increased heart rate and fever are two signs of an altered fluid status.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Feedback:
HIV lipodystrophy is a metabolic alteration characterized by changes in the distribution of body fat and metabolism. It may also cause insulin resistance, hypertriglyceridemi a, and excess fat in liver and skeletal muscles. The significant changes in body shape may lead to social stigmatization.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.

Rituals such as the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are important expressions of religious be Rituals such as the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are important expressions of religious be
The Indian palm squirrel is the most common type of squirrel found in India. The Indian palm squirrel is the most common type of squirrel found in India.
Acute exacerbations of asthma can require management in the emergency department. The child is place Acute exacerbations of asthma can require management in the emergency department. The child is place
GEN. BIO. TEST HELP [EMERGENCY] GEN. BIO. TEST HELP [EMERGENCY]
Hunger at Home and Abroad Hunger at Home and Abroad
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Video: Ultrasound of a Fetus (Sonogram)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library