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A client with third- and fourth-degree burns is in the burn unit. The nurse understands that which of the following is true regarding fluid shift in burn clients?
- A. The fluid shift can cause hypokalemia and hypovolemia.
- B. Hemoconcentration increases blood flow and reduces blood viscosity.
- C. Excessive weight loss can occur during the first 12 hours post burn due to the fluid shift.
- D. Severe edema can occur in areas that were not burned, due to the leakage of electrolytes and fluids from the vascular space.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burns cause fluid leakage, leading to severe edema even in unburned areas (D). Hyperkalemia (not hypokalemia, A), increased viscosity (B), and weight gain (not loss, C) occur.
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- A. high Fowler's with the unaffected arm elevated on a pillow
- B. flat with the client positioned on the affected side or back
- C. semi-Fowler's with the affected arm supported on a pillow
- D. reverse Trendelenburg's with the arm on the affected side supported on a pillow
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's with the affected arm supported (C) promotes comfort and reduces lymphedema risk post-mastectomy. High Fowler's (A), flat (B), and reverse Trendelenburg's (D) are less optimal.
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- A. pitting edema of +3
- B. pitting edema of +1
- C. less shortness of breath
- D. an increase in urine output of 250 mL/hr
- E. a decrease or absence of crackles in the lungs
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Furosemide effectiveness is indicated by reduced edema (B), less shortness of breath (C), increased urine output (D), and decreased crackles (E). Worsened edema (A) indicates ineffectiveness.
The nurse is caring for a client with a Braden score of 13. How does the nurse interpret this client's risk of skin breakdown?
- A. high risk
- B. mild risk
- C. severe risk
- D. moderate risk
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A Braden score of 13 indicates high risk (A) for skin breakdown (scores ≤14). Mild (B), severe (C), and moderate (D) do not align with standard Braden scale interpretations.
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- A. bradycardia
- B. constipation
- C. exophthalmos
- D. recent weight gain
Correct Answer: C
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- A. apply a heating blanket
- B. obtain an oral temperature
- C. assess level of consciousness
- D. position in the supine position
- E. massage the extremities vigorously
- F. prepare to administer CPR if indicated
Correct Answer: A,C,D,F
Rationale: Heating blanket (A), assessing consciousness (C), supine position (D), and preparing for CPR (F) are appropriate for severe hypothermia. Oral temperature (B) is inaccurate, and vigorous massage (E) risks tissue damage.