In horses with colitis, IV fluid therapy is crucial to suppo…

In horses with colitis, IV fluid therapy is crucial to support the cardiovascular system, replace fluid losses, and correct electrolyte and acid–base imbalances. Colloid therapy may be necessary because of protein loss, which can lead to peripheral edema as blood leaks from blood vessels into surrounding tissue. Which of the following would not be included in colloid therapy?

The nurse is caring for a patient with insulin dependent dia…

The nurse is caring for a patient with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.  The unlicensed assistive personnel obtains a blood sugar and 1100 and informs the nurse that the sugar level is 184.     The provider orders read:       Bedside glucose monitoring QID before meals and at bedtime.  Please use the Moderate Dose Scale.    The nurse will administer what amount of insulin? The following correction scale (sliding scale) appears in the medication administration record.  

The patient consumed five ounces of orange juice, four ounce…

The patient consumed five ounces of orange juice, four ounces of tea, and three ounces jello.   The patient has received an additional 300 ml of IV fluids.  The nurse is completing the intake and output for this patient and will record   ________ as total intake in the electronic medical record.