Lytes for Life
This IV solution type expands intravascular volume and is commonly used first in hypovolemia
What is isotonic (e.g., normal saline)?
This stage of pressure injury involves full-thickness skin loss.
What is Stage 3?
This preoperative responsibility ensures patient safety and legal consent.
What is verifying informed consent?
This condition causes cloudy vision due to lens opacity.
What is cataracts?
This condition involves infection of the female reproductive organs.
What is PID?
This condition presents with edema, crackles, and possible hypertension.
What is hypervolemia?
This intervention helps prevent pressure injuries in at-risk patients.
What is frequent repositioning?
This intraoperative safety check confirms correct patient, procedure, and site.
What is time-out?
This disease leads to loss of central vision first.
What is macular degeneration?
This male condition involves prostate enlargement causing urinary symptoms.
What is BPH?
These IV fluids pull fluid from the intracellular space into the bloodstream.
What are hypertonic solutions?
This type of wound healing occurs with clean surgical incisions.
What is primary intention?
This is the priority postoperative assessment immediately after surgery.
What is airway (ABCs)?
This condition is caused by increased intraocular pressure.
What is glaucoma?
This is the priority condition requiring immediate intervention due to risk of testicular loss.
What is testicular torsion?
A patient with dehydration and hypernatremia would most appropriately receive this type of IV solution—and why?
What is hypotonic solution (to move water into cells and correct cellular dehydration)?
This is the best intervention for suspected wound infection before antibiotics.
What is obtain cultures?
This complication is indicated by wound separation after surgery.
What is dehiscence?
This type of glaucoma is a medical emergency due to sudden pressure increase.
What is closed-angle glaucoma?
A patient on nitrates should avoid this medication for erectile dysfunction.
What is sildenafil (risk of severe hypotension)?
This is the priority nursing assessment when administering IV fluids rapidly.
What is lung sounds (monitor for fluid overload)?
An immobile patient with a Braden score of 16 requires this priority preventative intervention.
What is pressure injury prevention (e.g., repositioning, protective dressings)?
These is the 2 priority interventions for a patient with suspected postoperative infection and fever.
What is obtain cultures and notify provider?
These symptoms indicate retinal detachment.
What are flashes of light, floaters, or curtain over vision?
This nursing approach prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment for trauma victims.
What is trauma-informed care?