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fluid and electrolyte imbalance, sodium retention
Factors that decrease respirations
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head injury, hypothyroidism, medications (opioids, benzodiazepines,
sedatives, muscle relaxants, general anesthetics), electrolyte imbalance
Hypertonic enema safety alerts
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sodium retention; not for infants or patients with vomiting, diarrhea
(dehydrated)
Mechanical soft diet
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food is chopped, ground, or pureed for those with difficulty chewing/poor
teeth
Cardiac Output x Resistance =
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Blood Pressure
Why might a post-op, hypoventilating patient be a candidate for oxygen therapy?
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with hypoventilation, he could have inadequate transport of oxygen and
develop hypoxemia
Pt becomes confused and restless. Nurse thinks it might be a respiratory problem.
What should the nurse assess?
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level of consciousness
breath sounds
o2 therapy correct
pulse ox
Hypothalamus decreases temperature by
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vasodilation, sweating, and inhibition of heat production
What are some advantages of using a nasal cannula?
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most easily tolerated, do not need to discontinue to eat, drink or talk