NCLEX RN Practice Question # 812

NCLEX Examination. Practice Question # 812.     Causes of Hypovolemic Shock  include: ■ Diarrhea (most common cause in children) ■ Vomiting ■ Internal or external blood loss ■ Large burns ■ Severe dehydration ■ Osmotic diuresis, as with DKA ■ Third-space losses: fl uid shifting into interstitial spaces

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NCLEX RN Practice Question # 811

NCLEX Examination. Practice Question # 811.         GI system When assessing the elderly patient’s GI system, pay special attention to the physiologic changes that accompany aging. Normal changes include diminished mucosal elasticity and reduced GI secretions, which in turn may alter digestion and absorption. Major GI disorders include: appendicitis, cholecystitis, cirrhosis, colorectal…

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NCLEX RN Practice Question # 809

NCLEX Examination. Practice Question # 809.     The endotracheal tube is used to maintain a patent airway. Endotracheal tubes are indicated when the client needs mechanical ventilation. If the client requires an artificial airway for longer than 10 to 14 days, a tracheostomy may be created to avoid mucosal and vocal cord damage that…

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