Nutrition
A diabetic patient should monitor this nutrient closely.
simple carbs
This organ system primarily regulates carbon dioxide levels in the body.
respiratory system
This breathing sound is high-pitched and often heard in asthma
wheezing
Normal urine output for an adult is generally at least this amount per hour
30mL/hr
These are the basic checks used to ensure safe medication administration.
the rights of medication administration
This condition may occur in patients with poor fluid intake and presents with confusion and dry mucous membranes.
dehydration
A pH below 7.35 indicates this condition.
acidosis
This device delivers low-flow oxygen through small prongs placed in the nose
nasal cannula
This test is commonly used to detect blood in stool
guaic or fecal occult blood test
Insulin is commonly administered by this route
subcutaneous injection
The head of the bed should be elevated to at least this angle during tube feedings.
30-45
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) causes this type of imbalance
metabolic acidosis
This oxygen delivery device can provide high concentrations of oxygen in emergencies.
nonrebreather
This type of urinary incontinence involves leakage when coughing or sneezing
stress incontinence
A tuberculin skin test is administered by this injection route
intradermal
A patient with heart failure is instructed to limit this nutrient to prevent fluid retention
sodium
A patient with severe vomiting is at risk for this imbalance.
metabolic alkalosis
This complication may occur from prolonged high concentrations of oxygen.
oxygen toxicity
This symptom in an older adult may be the only sign of a UTI
confusion
An adult patient receiving ear drops should have the pinna pulled up and back to do this
straighten the ear canal
This electrolyte is can cause cardiac dysrhythmias
potassium
A patient with anxiety is breathing rapidly and complains of tingling fingers and dizziness. This acid-base imbalance is most likely occurring.
respiratory alkalosis
If the chest tube is accidentally pulled out, the nurse should immediately apply this type of dressing.
an occlusive dressing taped on three sides
Constipation is more common in patients taking this type of medication
opioids
A nurse accidentally administers the wrong medication dose. The priority nursing action is this.
assess the patient