The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is on Bed

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest after having a complex pelvic fracture. Which of the following assessment findings is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A)The client states that the pelvis feels unstable.
• B)Abdominal distention is present and bowel tones are absent.
• C)There are ecchymoses on the abdomen and hips.
• D)The client complains of pelvic pain with palpation.

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Definitions:

Blood Volume

The total volume of blood circulating within an individual's cardiovascular system, critical for adequate perfusion of tissues and organs.

Blood Osmotic Pressure

A measure of the concentration of solutes in the blood, influencing the movement of water across cell membranes.

Chemoreceptor Reflexes

Reflexes initiated by chemoreceptors that respond to changes in blood chemistry, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.

Homeostasis

The process by which a constant internal environment is maintained in the body despite changes in external conditions.