The patient was admitted with extensive burns TBSA covering…
The patient was admitted with extensive burns TBSA covering 30% of the body. The patient was just brought into the Emergency Department. Patient’s Vital signs 106/64, Heart rate 120, Respirations 28, Temperature 97.2. Skin cool and pale. What stage of shock is the patient exhibiting?
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The nurse receives a telephone call from the post anesthesia care unit stating that a client is being transferred to the surgical unit. The nurse plans to take which action first on arrival of the client to the surgical unit?
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A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the medical unit with pneumonia. The client’s oral antidiabetic medication has been discontinued and the client is now receiving insulin for glucose control. Which of the following statements best explains the rationale for this change?
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The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a thyroidectomy. The client complains of tingling and numbness in the face, toes, and fingers. Which of the following lab value findings requires that the provider be notified? Laboratory Reference Range: Potassium(K+) 3.5-5mEq/L Calcium 8-10mg/dL Sodium(Na+) 135-154mEq/L Glucose 80-130mg/dL
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