Concepts of Fluid Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Ms. Floyd, a 96-year-old woman, has been vomiting for 24 hours and is unable to eat or drink. She arrives on the unit after being admitted for dehydration. Ms. Floyd has a history of constipation and hypertension. She takes psyllium, HCTZ, and metoprolol on a daily […]

progressive care unit Concepts of Acid-Base Balance Rau Kuohui, a 50-year-old female, was shot in the right side of her chest. She is currently in the progressive care unit. Her arterial blood gases are as follows: pH 7.30 PaO2 88 mm Hg PaCO2 50 mm Hg Bicarbonate 26 mEq/L Lactate 5 mg/dL Question 1 Does […]

Inflammation and Immunity Concepts of Inflammation and Immunity Jillian, a 34-year-old female, arrives at the ED immediately after falling off a curb and injuring her right ankle, back, and right elbow. Her back has multiple large skin abrasions and the elbow has a 2-inch long laceration. Jillian states, “I think my ankle is sprained.” Question […]

Concepts of Care Concepts of Care for Patients With HIV Disease Julia Montgomery, a 37-year-old female, is talking with her gynecologist about concerns of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and asks to be tested. Later, the nurse calls to discuss the results with Ms. Montgomery, which indicate she is positive for HIV. Ms. Montgomery states, “Oh […]

Patients With Hypersensitivity Concepts of Care for Patients With Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity The nurse is talking with Ms. Artson, a 47-year-old woman who has recently had an anaphylaxis episode triggered by strawberries, about how to prevent future problems. Question 1 What should the nurse tell Ms. Artson about how to prevent a future anaphylaxis […]