The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient with Severe Dehydration

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a patient with severe dehydration. Assessment data reveal a decreased blood pressure, an increased pulse rate, and a low circulating blood volume. The student observes that the patient is confused and restless. Which patient information would the nurse consider as a contributing factor when choosing the nursing diagnostic label?

• A) Blood pressure, pulse rate
• B) Blood pressure, pulse rate, blood volume
• C) Blood pressure, pulse rate, blood volume, mental status
• D) Blood pressure, pulse rate, blood volume, mental status, dehydration

Appreciate the influence of social, economic, and biological factors on the development and classification of mood disorders.

Recognize the role of stigma and self-fulfilling prophecies in the treatment and perception of individuals with psychological disorders.

Understand the complexity of mood disorders and their effects on behavior, cognition, and emotional well-being.

Comprehend the global prevalence and impact of mental disorders and the role of cultural and economic factors.

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Definitions:

Clear Boundaries

Well-defined limits or rules that determine acceptable behavior and responsibilities within relationships, groups, or systems.

Helping Profession

Careers and fields dedicated to aiding individuals, families, and communities in resolving various issues or enhancing their well-being.

Compassion Fatigue

A condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others, often experienced by those in caregiving professions.

Vicarious Traumatization

A psychological effect that occurs in therapists and other helping professionals as a result of empathetic engagement with clients' traumatic experiences.