The Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with Sepsis Following

question 29

Multiple Choice

The client is admitted to the hospital with sepsis following an elective abortion. The healthcare provider orders antibiotics that the client refuses stating, "I don't deserve them." What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "I think you need to do what is best for you."
• B) "You have a serious infection and really need the drug."
• C) "It seems you think you should be punished because you had an abortion"
• D) "I'll call your healthcare provider and let him know about your decision."

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Definitions:

Oliguria

Production of abnormally small amounts of urine by the kidney.

Diuresis

Increased or excessive production of urine by the kidneys, often resulting from specific conditions, medications, or fluid intake.

Renal Failure

A medical condition where the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids in the body.

Secondary Enuresis

A condition characterized by the recurrence of bedwetting after the individual has achieved bladder control for at least six months.