In What Condition Should the Nurse Be Alert for Altered

question 36

Multiple Choice

In what condition should the nurse be alert for altered fluid requirements in children? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Oliguric renal failure
• B) Increased intracranial pressure
• C) Mechanical ventilation
• D) Compensated hypotension
• E) Tetralogy of Fallot
• F) Type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Dural Puncture

A medical procedure involving the penetration of the dura mater, often during epidural administrations.

Headache

A pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck area, often caused by stress, tension, illness, or environmental factors.

Catheter Migration

The unintended movement or displacement of a catheter from its original position, potentially causing ineffective treatment or harm.

Dural Puncture

A medical procedure that involves puncturing the dura mater, the outermost and toughest membrane covering the brain and spinal cord, often done during spinal tap or epidural anesthesia.