A female client with a new diagnosis of systemic lupus eryth…
A female client with a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been told that this is an autoimmune disease whereby the immune system is attacking the body’s cells and tissue. She knows that she has inflammation and tissue damage. She asks her nurse to explain “What cells in the body are triggering this inflammation?” The nurse responds:
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A male client with a history of heavy alcohol use has been admitted to the hospital for malnutrition and suspected pancreatitis. The client’s diagnostic workup suggests alcoholic ketoacidosis as a component of his current health problems. He is somewhat familiar with the effect that drinking has had on his nutrition and pancreas, but is wholly unfamiliar with the significance of acid–base balance. How best could his care provider explain the concept to him?
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The nurse volunteering in the medical tent for a road race on a hot, humid day is asked to see a runner who has collapsed on the road. The nurse notes he has sunken eyes, a temperature of 100°F (37.7°C), and dizziness. These are signs of a fluid volume deficit. Recognizing fluid volume deficit, which of these interventions does the nurse carry out first?
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