A.H. Exam 2 - Practice HESI Questions

The nurse is initiating an intravenous infusion of Lactated Ringer's (LR) for a client in shock recognizes that the purpose of LR for the client is to: a. Provide dextrose and nutrients to prevent cellular death. b. Increase fluid volume and urinary output. c. Draw water from the cells into the blood vessels. d. Replace electrolytes of sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium for cardiac stabilization. - b. Increase fluid volume and urinary output. A client has returned to the medical-surgical unit after a cardiac catheterization. What is the PRIORITY post-procedure nursing assessment for this client? a. Assess the patient's pain level. b. Observe neurologic function every 15 minutes. c. Palpate the site for a possible hematoma. d. Monitor skin warmth and turgor. - c.