12. Mr. K is admitted to the emergency service after working outside all day in
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12. Mr. K is admitted to the emergency service after working outside all day in temperature over 100 degrees. He states he has been drinking liquids. However, he has not voided in 12 hours. This is probably due to the effect of: (a) aldosterone (b) renin (c) angiotensin (d) antidiuretic hormone 13. Ms. R has been taking prednisone, a glucocorticoid, for the past several weeks. She is at risk for: (a) fluid volume deficit (b) fluid retention (c) frequent voiding of dilute urine (d) vasoconstriction 14. Ms. E has been hospitalized for several days with a NG tube to suction. She is at risk for fluid volume deficit. Signs and symptoms that confirm fluid deficit are: (a) weight gain (b) bounding pulse (c) edema of the hands and feet (d) increased hematocrit 15. Additional signs of fluid deficit include: (a) poor skin turgor and weak, rapid pulse (b) bulging neck and hand veins that are slow to drain (c) increased blood pressure (d) urine dilute and of increased quantity 16. 1000 ml of intravenous fluids every 8 bours were ordered on Mr. C., but when k you find that 100 ml have infused in less than one hour. He experiences signs and chec symptoms of fluid overload which include: (a) pounding pulse and rising blood pressure (b) flat neck veins and decreased urine output (c) increased hematocrit and conceatrated urine (d) increased urine output and fnat neck veins 17·The legal basis for nursing practice in IV therapy is outlined by: Nurse Practice Act of the State where you work (a) The institution in which you work (b) The (c) Joint policy statements (d) All of the aboveExplanation / Answer
12(a) This is probably due to the affect of the aldosterone as its function is to conserve sodium, secrete potassium and water retention.
13. (b) She is at risk for fluid retention and this may also cause edema.
14. (b) One of the signs of fluid deficit is bounding pulse the others include, hypotention, hyperthermia etc.
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