Medical-Surgical Nursing
A patient who received spinal anesthesia four hours ago during surgery is transferred to the surgical unit and, after one and a half hours, now reports severe incisional pain. The patient’s blood pressure is 170/90 mm Hg, pulse is 108 beats/min, temperature is 99oF (37.2oC), and respirations are 30 breaths/min. The patient’s skin is pale, […]
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Which physiological response is often associated with surgery-related stress? Bronchial constriction. Decreased cortisol levels. Peripheral vasodilation. Sodium and water retention.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
The main goal of treatment for acute glomerulonephritis is to: encourage activity. encourage high protein intake. maintain fluid balance. teach intermittent urinary catheterization.
