Fluid/Electrolyte Imbalance
Reasoning for an older adult patient to become dehydrated more frequently
What is loss of thirst sensation?
Level at which a gravity infusion should be placed
What is 3 feet above the IV site?
Lab test that evaluates glycemic control with DM2
What is Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c)?
Patient risk during nadir period
What is infection?
Meaning of a positive serum antibody test
What is body has been exposed to an antigen?
Nursing action for a patient on a Q12 hr sustained release opioid having pain after 6hrs
What is obtain an order for an immediate release opioid for breakthrough pain?
Condition to monitor for with a patient receiving PN
What is hyperglycemia?
Suggested vaccine for older adults
What is pneumoccal vaccine?
Electrolyte to monitor after removal of thyroid
What is calcium?
Priority nursing action with a wound evisceration
What is place patient in low-Fowlers with knees flexed?
What to monitor when patient is admitted for possible diabetes insipidus
What is accurate I/Os?
Nursing action with serum sickness
What is antipyretics, analgesics, and anti-inflammatories?
Pancreas response to hypoglycemia with DM2
What is pancreatic alpha cells stimulated to release glucagon?
Nursing action for a post-op abdominal surgery patient with abdominal cramping and hypoactive bowel sounds
What is ambulate patient?
Teaching regarding long-term complications of diabetes
What is most complications involve large or tiny vessels?
Interpret the following ABGs:
pH 7.56
PaCO2 29
HCO3 22
What is respiratory alkalosis?
BONUS: List the normal levels for the following electrolytes: Sodium, Magnesium, Potassium, Calcium
What is Sodium 135-145, Magnesium 1.6-2.2, Potassium 3.5-5.3, Calcium 8.2-10.2?
BONUS: What does the nurse hypothesize from an enlarged, painful, movable lymph node?
What is infection?
Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism in older adults
What is heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and depression?
Type of patient at high risk for developing obstructive shock
What is patient with pulmonary embolus?
Protocol for malignant hyperthermia
What is stop anesthesia and surgery, cool patient, administer dantrolene sodium?