The Postoperative Ostomate Is at Risk for Loss of Fluid

question 1

Multiple Choice

The postoperative ostomate is at risk for loss of fluid volume and electrolyte imbalance.The assessments that indicate such loss are:

• A) Changing mental status
• B) Twitching
• C) Poor skin turgor
• D) Moist mucous membranes
• E) Weakness

Identify factors influencing emotion development, such as parental stress and cultural differences.

Comprehend the importance of goodness of fit between a child’s temperament and their environment.

Recognize the significance of emotional changes during middle to late childhood.

Understand strategies for coping with stress and extreme emotions in children.

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Definitions:

Hypoglycemic Reaction

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood, often causing symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, and confusion.

Tremors

Involuntary, rhythmic muscle movements involving to-and-fro movements of one or more parts of the body.

Profuse Perspiration

Excessive sweating that can occur without physical exertion, often as a symptom of an underlying health condition.

Nervousness

A feeling of anxiety, unease, or apprehension typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.