N105: Essentials of Nursing Care - Health Differences

Essentials of Nursing Study Guide

©2017 Achieve Test Prep Page 138 of 160 26. Kay Lynn is a 15-year-old who just discovered that she is pregnant. She is suffering from a deficiency most commonly found in adolescent females. The deficiency is in: a. Iron b. Calcium c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin B12 27. The doctor has just ordered hypertonic saline to be given to your patient. She is most likely suffering fromsevere: a. Hyponatremia b. Hypokalemia c. Hyperkalernia d. Hypernatremia 28. Mr. Allen's condition has improved dramatically. The doctor has ordered a sequential decrease in his hyperalimentation infusion. In 24 hours, he will be switched to regular IV fluids. Hyperalimentation cannot be withdrawn suddenly since it can cause: a. Rebound hypokalemia b. Rebound hypoglycemia c. Rebound hyperkalemia d. Rebound hyperglycemia 29. Charlie Welch is being discharged today after suffering serious complications related to his chronic obstructive lung disease. His wife will be performing his percussion and postural drainage treatments at home. She should be taught that the best time to perform these treatments is: a. After breakfast and after lunch b. Before breakfast and after lunch c. After breakfast and beforedinner d. Before breakfast and beforebedtime 30. Since her admission two days ago, nurses have been monitoring 72-year-old Mrs. Callahan's I and 0 for abdominal pain of unknown origin after a fall at her home. Her output is now more than double her intake for the past 24 hours. She is listless and appears pale. What symptoms would be most indicative of hypovolemia? a. Decreased heart rate b. Increased heart rate c. Increased cardiac output d. Peripheral vasodilation