A Patient Is Admitted with Possible Botulism Poisoning After Eating

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with possible botulism poisoning after eating home-canned green beans.Which intervention ordered by health care provider will the nurse question?

• A) Encourage oral fluids to 3 L/day
• B) Document neurologic symptoms
• C) Position patient lying on the side
• D) Observe respiratory status closely

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Definitions:

Hypokalemia

A medical condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the blood.

KCl

Potassium chloride, a chemical compound used as a medication to treat and prevent low blood potassium.

Kussmaul Respirations

A type of hyperventilation characterized by deep and labored breathing, often associated with diabetic ketoacidosis.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition where the body produces excessive quantities of acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body, leading to decreased pH levels.