Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified

CHAPTER 11 Fluids and Electrolytes^439 Tachycardia early in acidosis; later, cardiac electrical conduction slows, caus- ing bra ...

(^440) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified Monitor lab test results. Monitor ABG results. Metabolic Alkalosis WHAT WENT WRONG ...

CHAPTER 11 Fluids and Electrolytes^441 TREATMENT Monitor arterial blood gases and electrolyte levels. Administer fluids and ele ...

(^442) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified HALLMARK SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Muscle weakness due to impairment in oxygen delivery to ...

CHAPTER 11 Fluids and Electrolytes^443 NURSING INTERVENTION Monitor intake and output. Monitor vital signs; may see hypotension ...

(^444) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified TREATMENT Administer medications orally in divided doses during the day to bind pho ...

CHAPTER 11 Fluids and Electrolytes^445 adequate fluid within the body, it cannot be utilized at this time. More commonly, dehydr ...

(^446) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified NURSING INTERVENTION Monitor vital signs; check for orthostatic hypotension. Monito ...

CHAPTER 11 Fluids and Electrolytes^447 Hematocrit (Hct): decreased in anemia, chronic disease, hemolytic reaction, adrenal insu ...

(^448) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified Quiz Bernadette’s morning lab results have just come in. Her serum potassium level ...

CHAPTER 11 Fluids and Electrolytes^449 When performing a neurological assessment on Ken, you notice that there is contraction o ...

(^450) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified Vince has been taking excessive amounts of over-the-counter antacid tablets. He has ...

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(^452) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified A Look at Mental Health Alterations in mental health can be more difficult to diagno ...

CHAPTER 12 Mental Health^453 The majority of patients are cared for on an outpatient basis. Hospitalization should be considered ...

(^454) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified PROGNOSIS Without proper treatment the anxiety will continue, and symptoms may even ...

CHAPTER 12 Mental Health^455 Monitor for respiratory depression or decrease in blood pressure. Have benzodiazepine antagonist ( ...

(^456) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified Monitor weight; some medications are associated with changes in weight. Monitor sle ...

CHAPTER 12 Mental Health^457 Palpitations, tachycardia, and chest pain Dyspnea Choking sensation Nausea Dizziness Diaphoresis N ...

(^458) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified NURSING INTERVENTION Provide reassurance to patient. Reduce anxiety. Monitor vital ...