A Patient Is in the Intensive Care Unit with Acute

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is in the intensive care unit with acute renal failure secondary to septic shock and is receiving IV fluids of 0.9% NaCl at 125 mL/hr.The patient develops crackles in the lungs,distended neck veins,1+ pitting edema in the feet,and a 4-pound weight gain from the previous day.What nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this situation?

• A) Excess fluid volume
• B) Decreased cardiac output
• C) Ineffective tissue perfusion: peripheral
• D) Imbalanced nutrition: greater than body requirements

Describe the relationship between interest rates and inflation, particularly during times of inflation.

Analyze the impact of market forces and government actions on inflation rates and productivity.

Understand the concept of the natural rate of unemployment and its significance for economic policy.

Recognize the role of external factors such as import prices on domestic inflation rates.

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Definitions:

Bronchodilators

Medications that relax bronchial muscles and widen the airways, easing breathing in respiratory conditions like asthma.

Lung Volumes

Measurements that reflect the different capacities of the lung, including tidal volume, residual volume, and total lung capacity.

Capacities

The maximum amount or potential something can contain or produce, often used in the context of physical and mental abilities.

Ineffective Breathing Pattern

A respiratory condition where there is an inability to breathe in an optimal or healthy manner, which can lead to inadequate oxygenation or ventilation.