A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Manifestations

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with manifestations of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) . What should the nurse assess to determine the patient's hydration status? Select all that apply.

• A) Vision
• B) Weight loss
• C) Respiratory rate
• D) Oxygen saturation level
• E) Urine for ketones

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Definitions:

Labor-Force Participation Rate

The percentage of the adult population that is part of the labor force, either employed or actively seeking employment.

Unemployment Rate

The rate at which individuals in the labor force are without jobs but earnestly seeking employment.

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals who are not currently in the labor force but indicate that they want and are available for a job and have looked for work sometime in the recent past but not actively in the current period.

Cyclical Unemployment Rate

The cyclical unemployment rate measures the fluctuation in unemployment due to the ups and downs of economic cycles, reflecting the overall health of an economy.