You Notify the Physician That Your Client Is Third-Spacing Fluid

question 16

Multiple Choice

You notify the physician that your client is third-spacing fluid. What orders would you expect the physician to give you?

• A) Restrict fluids
• B) Administer diuretics
• C) Start IV fluids and blood products
• D) Increase sodium in diet

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Definitions:

Lithium

A chemical element used as a medication to treat and prevent episodes of mania in people with bipolar disorder.

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Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.

Effectiveness

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