A Patient with Cirrhosis Is Noted to Have Low Serum

question 13

Short Answer

A patient with cirrhosis is noted to have low serum albumin levels.The patient is to receive 200 mL of albumin in 30 minutes.The drop factor for the IV set is 15 gtt/mL.The nurse correctly adjusts the IV rate to what rate?

Explain the role of stress hormones like epinephrine and oxytocin.

Understand how stress affects health, particularly heart disease and immune function.

Recognize different personality types and their relation to stress.

Understand the concept of stress appraisal and coping mechanisms.