A 19-year-old woman has been admitted for dehydration. Upon assessment, it is noted that she has dry mucous membranes, generalized weakness, difficulty ambulating, and very little appetite. Her weight is down from 110 to 85 pounds. Discuss what you would include in your assessment? Which assessment findings support a risk for________________________.

Which of these labs are most concerning to you? Explain.

Hematocrit 37% Hemoglobin 12 g/dL Prealbumin 13 mg/dL Serum albumin 3.5 g/dL Other than the physician, what other disciplines could assist/collaborate in this patient’s plan of care?

Formulate a patient story and pertinent questions to be asked.

Your task as a group is to role-play a scenario where a patient (teenager) with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis is scheduled for a teleconsultation along with his/her parents. Video record the role play. In the scenario, you are expected to ask pertinent questions that are relevant in the case of the patient in order for you (as the nurse) to have whole and accurate data. You are given the liberty to brainstorm the story of the patient. Make sure to include the following items in the assessment:

1. Chief complaint
2. History of present illness
3. Past health history
4. Family health history
5. Social history
6. Lifestyle
7. Diet
8. Vaccination
9. Medications
10. Allergies

Four days after a patient has pelvic fracture injury, the nurse must be especially alert for indication of the complication of:

a. Deep vein thrombosis

b.hyperthermia

c. Hypovolemic shock

d. infection

A client who had a total hip replacement four days ago has developed an infection with fever, profuse diaphoresis and dehydration. The nurse establishes a care plan to make the client comfortable. which goal are appropriate? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

1. Drink 2000 ML’s of water a day

2. Remain on complete bed rest

c. Check the temperature four-hourly

d. Change the wound dressing twice a day

e. Wash patient and change linens as required