If a Dying Patient Is Being Provided with IV Hydration

question 1

Multiple Choice

If a dying patient is being provided with IV hydration, the nurse should assess for which problem? Select all that apply.

• A) A decrease in urine output
• B) An increase in nausea and possible vomiting
• C) An increased likelihood of dyspnea
• D) Development of pitting edema in the extremities
• E) Irregular heart rhythm

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Definitions:

Actin Filaments

Thin, flexible fibers found inside cells, part of the cytoskeleton, involved in cell movement, shape, and division.

Cytoplasmic Inclusion

Any foreign or other substance contained in the cytoplasm of a cell.

Lipochrome

Lipid-containing pigment that is metabolically inert.

Actin Filaments

Protein fibers that play a vital role in cell movement and shape, as well as muscle contraction, being part of the cytoskeleton.