- abnormal accumulation of protein rich fluid in the abdominal
cavity most often caused by cirrhosis of the liver
- increased abdominal girth and distention
abdominal ascites - compromised lung expansion
- rapid weight gain
- difficulty accepting death
adolescents (12-20) thoughts - rely on peers than the influence of parents
regarding death - increasingly stressed by changes in physical appearance
adverse reactions to exenatide - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pancreatitis
anticipatory grief when death is expected or a possible outcome
- opacity of the lens
- blocks the entry of light rays into the eye
cataracts - double vision
visible opacity
- oral ingestion of excess amount of antacids
- blood transfusions, TPN
causes of metabolic alkalosis - prolonged vomiting, NG suction
, A
A charge nurse is teaching a
group of nurses about conditions
related to metabolic acidosis.
which of the following
statements by a unit nurse
indicates the teaching has been
effective
a. metabolic acidosis can occur
due to diabetic ketoacidosis
b. metabolic acidosis can occur
in a client who has myasthenia
gravis
c. metabolic acidosis can occur
in a client who has asthma
d. metabolic acidosis can occur
due to cancer
- inform the client that bruising is normal at the site where waves
client education following are applied
lithotripsy - hematuria post op is normal
- avoid heavy lifting
- drink 12 or more 8 oz glasses of water each day
client education for a TURP - avoid NSAIDs due to increased risk for bleeding
- avoid bladder stimulants
, - drink at least 3 L fluid daily
- bathe daily to promote good body hygiene
- empty bladder every 3-4 hours
client education for a UTi - urinate before and after intercourse
- drink cranberry juice
- avoid drinking large amounts of fluids at one time
- void when the urge is initially felt
client education for BPH - avoid bladder stimulants (caffeine, alcohol)
- avoid antihistamines, decongestants
- ambulate frequently
- report indications of bile leak (pain, vomiting, abdominal
client education for laparoscopic distention)
cholecystectomy - resume activity gradually and resume preoperative diet
- limit intake of food high in animal protein
- limit sodium intake
- reduce dairy products
client education for renal calculi - avoid spinach, black tea, rhubarb, cocoa, beets, pecans
- decrease intake of poultry, fish, gravies, red wine, sardines
urine and other secretions will be orange
- report yellowing of the skin, pain or swelling of joints, loss of
client teaching about rifampin appetite
, - abdominal pain
- cramping
clostridium botulinum - diarrhea
- possible respiratory or CNS problems
- mild, watery diarrhea for a few days
- leukocytosis
clostridium difficile - hypoalbuminemia
manifestations - high fever
- a surgical opening into the large intestine to drain stool, with the
ascending colon producing more liquid stools, the transverse
colostomy colon producing more formed stools, and the sigmoid colon
producing near normal stool
extends for more than 1 year following the loss
- intense thoughts
complicated grief - distressing yearning
- feelings of loneliness
- coma
- seizures
complications of hyponatremia - respiratory arrest
- respiratory depression
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- constipation
complications of opioids - urinary retention
- NALOXONE is reversal agent