Nur-258 Final Medsurg Exam Questions (203 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

A nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) receives a report from the nurse in the emergency department (ED) about a new client being admitted with a neck injury received while diving into a lake. The ED nurse reports that the client's blood pressure is 85/54, heart rate is 53 beats per minute, and skin is warm and dry. What does the ICU nurse recognize that the client is probably experiencing? {Ans: }A client on the oncology unit is receiving carmustine, a chemotherapy agent, and the nurse is aware that a significant side effect of this medication is thrombocytopenia. Which symptom should the nurse assess for in clients at risk for thrombocytopenia? {Ans: }A client has questioned the nurse's administration of intravenous (IV) normal saline, asking, "Wouldn't sterile water be a more appropriate choice than saltwater?" Under what circumstances would the nurse administer electrolyte-free water intravenously? {Ans: Never, because it rapidly enters red blood cells, causing them to rupture}A nurse practitioner is assessing a client who has a fever, malaise, and a white blood cell count that is elevated. What principle should guide the nurse's management of the client's care? {Ans: }A nurse educator is teaching