Two days after an abdominal surgery, the patient develops abdominal distention, tachycardia, fever, and nausea. The provider suspects sepsis. Which order does the nurse implement first?
- 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 One
- Difficulty: 5
The patient complains of cold intolerance, weight gain, and hair loss. The nurse notes periorbital and generalized, non-pitting edema. The patient’s blood pressure is 98/64 mmHg and heart rate is 48 bpm. The nurse anticipates which lab result?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 8
The patient has had a positive rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test. Further testing will most likely reveal the presence of which organism?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 4
0
