As You Arrive at the Emergency Department with an Unresponsive

question 55

Multiple Choice

As you arrive at the emergency department with an unresponsive trauma patient,the nurse asks for your trending assessment.Why is this information important to the nurse?

• A) She can critique your technique of taking vital signs.
• B) She can evaluate whether or not the patient is improving.
• C) She can determine if you understand the assessment process.
• D) She can evaluate the quality of care you provided.

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Definitions:

Deficient Fluid Volume

A medical condition characterized by a decrease in intravascular, interstitial, and/or intracellular fluid. This condition indicates dehydration.

Electrolyte Balance

The maintenance of the correct concentrations of ions in the body fluids, crucial for various bodily functions.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition arising from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, leading to decreased pH levels and increased acidity.

Arterial Blood Gases

A test measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood to assess lung function and the body's acid-base balance.