A septic patient begins to ooze blood from around intravenous cannulation sites and from the gums. The patient’s urine has turned from concentrated yellow to brown. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes the patient’s right calf is swollen, red, and painful. The nurse anticipates which laboratory abnormalities in this patient? Select all that apply.
- NCLEX Practice
- Categories
- Reduction of Risk Potential
- View Question
- Category: Reduction of Risk Potential
- Difficulty: 9
Want help? View the answer with rationale.
Additional Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select All
- Difficulty: 8
The drowning victim is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after being without oxygen for 10 minutes. When he was found, he did not have a pulse and was resuscitated at the site. Once return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) occurred, he was transported to the hospital. He was found to be profoundly hypotensive and was fluid resuscitated in the ambulance. In the ICU, his Glasgow coma score is found to be 7. He is intubated and has a central line and a peripheral arterial catheter in place. Which constellation of symptoms concern the nurse the most?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 9
The nurse is preparing to insert an intravenous catheter into the patient with a BMI of 39. Which angle of insertion does the nurse utilize in order to most likely maximize the chance of successfully entering the vessel?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 8
0