Medical nursing (MEDICAL NURSING)

Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy deWit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 3rd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse uses a diagram to demonstrate how in dehydration the water is drawn into the plasma from the cells by which process? a. Distillation b. Diffusion c. Filtration d. Osmosis ANS: D The process of osmosis accomplishes the movement of water from the cells into the plasma, causing dehydration. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge R...

MEDICAL NURSING Medical Case 2: Jennifer Hoffman Documentation Assignments 1. Document your initial focused respiratory assessment of Jennifer Hoffman. The initial focused respiratory assessment findings are the following: Sinus tachycardia. Heart rate: 117. Pulse: Present. Blood pressure: 133/79 mm Hg. Respiration: 25. Conscious state: Appropriate. SpO2: 78%. Temp: 99 F (37 C) 2. Identify and document key nursing diagnoses for Jennifer Hoffman. Some nursing diagnoses for Jennifer Ho...