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shock develops as a consequence of what three events? – -blood volume decreases -heart doesn't pump effectively -peripheral blood vessels dilate Name the 4 main categories of shock? – -hypovolemic -distributive -obstructive -cardiogenic what is hypovolemic shock? - most common, decreased fluid volume and blood/plasma what is distributive shock? - fluid circulation doesn't permit effective perfusion what is neurogenic shock? - rarest type; results from injury that effects vasomo...

If your patient refused to quit smoking or partake in PT for emphysema and realizes he will likely die from this what principle should guide his rehab - Previous coping mechanisms, life experiences, values, and beliefs If you hear crackles what disease processes may contribute to this - Asthma, chronic bronchitis, collapsed alveoli, pulmonary fibrosis What is the highest priority for a patient on day 3 of fever, URI, sore/red throat - Voiding and listening to lung fields What reaction ind...

why should a nurse monitor a newborn after a c-section more closely than a vaginal birth - more trauma to newborn, respiratory problems occur the nurse determines the infant is starting to show yellowish staining on the head and face. what action should LPN prioritize? - Report to RN and document nurse observes a newborn with a RR of 66, nasal flaring, and grunting sound during expiration. what is infant experiencing - Respiratory distress the nurse is preparing a pregnant client with seve...

Why should a nurse monitor a newborn after caesarean birth more closely than after a vaginal birth? - Baby will have more fluid in its lungs making respiratory adaptation more challenging. The nurse is monitoring an infant who was born at 05:15 am. At 13:15 pm, the same day, the nurse determines the infant is starting to show yellowish staining on the head and face. Which action should the LPN prioritize? - Document it and report it to the RN The nurse observes a newborn with a respirator...