The patient comes into the ER complaining of fatigue and hea…

The patient comes into the ER complaining of fatigue and headache. During your assessment,  the patient’s family reported that the patient had been making some confusing statements. Labs were drawn on the patient and the sodium level was 160. The nurse understands the patient has:

Martha is a 40-year-old female with a history of renal failu…

Martha is a 40-year-old female with a history of renal failure, admitted for unresolved hypotension after dialysis. Her blood pressure in the ER  was 80/42 and she was given Normal Saline for volume expansion. What would it be important for the nurse to consider when rehydrating the patient, considering her history of renal failure?

Use Figures A, B and C to answer Questions 40 – 44. Figure A…

Use Figures A, B and C to answer Questions 40 – 44. Figure A is an 8-cm. cube. Figure B is eight, 4-cm cubes. Figure C is sixty-four, 2-cm cubes.  If the figures represented cells, what size cell has the greatest potential to bring nutrients in and rid itself of waste?

As you and a colleague transport a patient back to the emerg…

As you and a colleague transport a patient back to the emergency department, the patient’s fingers get caught in the wheels of the wheelchair, but there is no apparent injury to the patient. This event does require that an incident report be completed. The incident report must be part of the

The health information department performs which of the foll…

The health information department performs which of the following supportive functions?1.   Health research2.   Administrative activities of the organization3.   Publication of marketing literature for advertising4.   Support for medical education activities5.   Maintenance of a medical library for physicians and the general public6.   Patient billing and accounting processes7.   Quality management programs