Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Solutions

Medical surgical Nursing Cases and Solutions A 17-year-old girl is admitted to pediatrics with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis. She requires intravenous therapy to - CORRECT SOLUTION-Provide access for the administration of insulin A client has an order for an intermittent infusion of 250 mL of 0.9 normal saline. The nurse understand that this type of infusion is used for which situation? - CORRECT SOLUTIONMedications that need to be infused over 20 to 60 minutes A client has been prescribed nasal medication. What care should the nurse take to avoid potential complications due to the administration of this medication? - CORRECT SOLUTION-Review the client's medication, allergy, and medical history A client is ordered to receive an intramuscular injection of medication. When preparing to administer the injection, the nurse selects the ventrogluteal site based on which reason? - CORRECT SOLUTION-free of major blood vessels and fat. It is considered the safest and least painful site A client suffers from infectious diarrhea. Based on his loss of fluid, his protein level is below normal. What blood product will the physician order to restore intravascular volume? - CORRECT SOLUTION-Albumin A client with dry skin has been prescribed inunction. Which of the following should the nurse do to promote absorption of the ointment? - CORRECT SOLUTION-rub the ointment into the client's skin