An elderly patient is admitted to the hospital with swollen ankles. The best way to limit edema of the feet is for the nurse to:
Which of the following actions is the most effective measure to reduce hospital acquired infections?
A patient presents to the emergency department with diminished and thready pulses, hypotension and an increased pulse rate. The patient reports weight loss, lethargy, and decreased urine output. The lab work reveals increased urine specific gravity. The nurse should suspect:
A patient with deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns of the face and chest is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse must be particularly alert for:
