A 83 y/o patient with a history of CHF, Atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and Diabetes arrives at the ER with complaints of dyspnea on exertion, swelling of his extremities, and fewer “trips to the bathroom”. Assessment reveals BP 174/96, HR 112 A.fib, RR 22, Temp. 100.4 and breath sounds reveal crackles throughout all fields. After initial treatment of IV Furosemide 80 mg, the nurse evaluates treatment is effective when she notes:

A patient with type 2 diabetes presents with confusion, extreme thirst, dry mucous membranes. The nurse suspects hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate first?

A construction worker who had been working in the heat for 3 days presents to the ER with a complaint of weakness and states, “I think I am dehydrated.” VS reveal: BP 106/58, HR 105, Resp 18, Temp 99.0, O2 sats 98% RA. Labs were drawn and reveal the following: BUN 59, Crea 2.3, K 4.2, Na 133, CPK 1020. Urinalysis reveals dark, tea-colored urine. What collaborative interventions are appropriate for this patient? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is receiving intravenous fluids. Which of the following is the primary goal of fluid therapy in this patient?

 A patient has full-thickness burns of the entire anterior chest area, entire right arm, and deep partial-thickness burns. Based on the rule of nines, which estimate of total body surface area burn would the nurse record?

A patient presents to the ER with reports of decreased urine output and some swelling in their legs x 2 days. The nurse is performing a health history and assessment on the patient. Which of the following are concerning to the nurse for the development of AKI?   SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

A nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes who has been admitted for DKA. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect? Glucose 70-99 mg/dL Potassium 3.5-5.3 mEq/L Bicarbonate 22-26 Blood pH 7.35 to 7.45

The RN notes an arteriovenous fistula to the left arm during the admit assessment on a patient admitted to the ICU with Diabetic Ketoacidosis.  What important perfusion assessment should the nurse complete on the AV fistula?

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