Which of the Following Interventions Would Be Appropriate for a Patient

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for a patient with Fluid Volume Excess related to chronic glomerulonephritis?

• A)Weigh daily on the same scale.
• B)Document energy level.
• C)Schedule activities to conserve energy.
• D)Assess for signs of infection.

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Definitions:

Precapillary Sphincters

Circular muscles located at the entrance of capillaries that regulate blood flow into the capillary beds.

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

External Jugular Vein

A vein located on each side of the neck that drains blood from the face, neck, and scalp back to the heart.

Superior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body into the heart's right atrium.