× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
r
4
L
4
3
d
3
M
3
l
3
V
3
s
3
d
3
a
3
g
3
j
3
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Medicine
New Topic  
robin121 robin121
wrote...
Go to Answer
Posts: 1001
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
The nurse hears in intershift report that a client receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) at 100 mL/hr has bilateral crackles and 1+ pedal edema. When the nurse obtains a daily weight, the nurse notes that the client has gained 4 lb in 2 days.
 
  Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse take first? 1. Encourage the client to cough and deep-breathe.
  2. Compare the intake and output records of the last 2 days.
  3. Slow the PN infusion rate to 50 mL/hr per infusion pump.
  4. Administer the prescribed daily diuretic, and check the client in 2 hours.
Read 51 times
1 Reply
Replies
Answer verified by a subject expert
ThankThank
wrote...
#1
Top Poster
Posts: 992
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
Sign in or Sign up in seconds to unlock everything for free
1

Related Topics

robin121 Author
wrote...

6 years ago
Helped a lot
mcraver1
wrote...

Yesterday
Good timing, thanks!
kh540941
wrote...

2 hours ago
Correct Slight Smile TY
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1959 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 968
  
 734
  
 939
Your Opinion
Which country would you like to visit for its food?
Votes: 262
Previous poll results: What's your favorite math subject?