NURS 6531N Midterm Exam 2 – Question and Answers.

Question 1 A patient has experienced nausea and vomiting, headache, malaise, low grade fever, abdominal cramps, and watery diarrhea for 72 hours. His white count is elevated with a shift to the left. He is requesting medication for diarrhea. What is the most appropriate response? The main focus of treatment is to prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. In severe cases, hospitalization and intravenous fluids are necessary. Over-the-counter oral rehydration solutions (OHS), such as Pedialyte, can be helpful in mild cases Question 2 Which type of lung cancer has the poorest prognosis? Small cell carcinoma Question 3 Stacy, age 27, states that she has painless, white, slightly raised patches in her mouth. They are probably caused by: Candidiasis