On Admission to the Burn Unit, a Patient with an Approximate

question 26

Multiple Choice

On admission to the burn unit, a patient with an approximate 25% total body surface area (TBSA) burn has the following initial laboratory results: Hct 56%, Hb 17.2 mg/dl (172 g/L) , serum K+ 4.8 mEq/L (4.8 mmol/L) , and serum Na+ 135 mEq/L (135 mmol/L) . Based on these findings, the nurse should plan to

• A) document the findings in the patient's record.
• B) continue to monitor the laboratory results.
• C) increase the rate of the ordered IV solution.
• D) type and crossmatch for a blood transfusion.

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Definitions:

Probability Distribution

A statistical function that describes all the possible values and likelihoods that a random variable can take within a given range.

Event

An occurrence or happening at a specific place and time, often of significance.

Curve

A graphical representation of data points or a mathematical function on a plane, showing the relationship between two or more variables.

Normal Distribution

A chance distribution evenly balanced around the mean, revealing that instances close to the mean occur more frequently than those far from it.