Turgor - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

_______ is the movement of fluid through a semi-permeable membrane. correct answers Osmosis _______ is the movement of solutes/particles from an area of higher to lesser concentration. correct answers Diffusion If something is isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic these labels describe the _______. correct answers Tonicity Fluid volume deficit (FVD or hypovolemia) is the loss of (circle one) intracellular/extracellular fluid volume that exceeds the intake of fluid. correct answers Extracel...

K.B. is a 32-year-old woman being admitted to the medical floor for complaints of fatigue and dehydration. While taking her history, you discover that she has diabetes mellitus (DM) and has been insulin dependent since the age of 8. She has undergone hemodialysis (HD) for the past 2 years because of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). You initial assessment of K.B. reveals a pale, thin, slightly drowsy woman. Her skin is warm and dry to the touch with poor skin turgor, and her mucous membranes are d...

vSim: Fundamentals Scenario Rashid Ahmed Exam Study Guide Which statement concerning fluid balance demonstrates a need for additional instruction concerning fluid intake and output? - ANS The balance between fluid intake and output must be achieved each day to maintain homeostasis. Reduced skin turgor is characteristically altered among which population? - ANS Older adults Which statement concerning the measurement of intake and output is true? - ANS When possible, intake and outpu...

HESI Health Assessment And Physical Examination 2022/2023 Revised Questions And Answers. Question 1: A 29 year old male client informs the nurse that he came to the clinic to see if, “Maybe I have lung cancer or something,” and wants to get checked out since, “I can’t seem to get rid of this body-wracking dry cough that has been hanging around for the last six weeks.” Which computer documentation of this client’s concerns should the nurse enter? A. Presents with a hacking non-p...

DaVita Study Test Module 2 Q&A 100% Correct 2023 solution Documentation & Flow Sheet Review: Are all pre-treatment data machine set up parameters required to be entered into the IT Clinical System before the treatments starts? - CORRECT ANS - Yes Documentation & Flow Sheet Review: When is a pre-treatment assessment by the licensed nurse required? - CORRECT ANS - -When it’s mandated by the state -Abnormal findings -Pt. reports unusual symptoms to the nurse prior to treatment in...

1. A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse? a. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor c. Apical rate of 100 beats per minute d. Polyuria and excessive thirst 2. The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports the medical diagnosis? a. Frequent use of chewable and l...

Patient Information: SG, 18 mo Female, African American CC: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, lack of appetite. HPI: Patient is a Caucasian 18 mo old African American female who present to the clinic with her mother for N,V,D, and poor appetites x2 days. Diarrhea started 2 days ago followed by N, V, and lack of appetite. Mother reports her other daughter has been sick with similar symptoms which have resolved after couple days. No similar day care illnesses reported. Diarrhea appears to be more ...

NSG121/ NSG 121 Exam 2: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Health Assessment | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: How do you do a skin turgor assessment? Answer: Near the clavicle, gently grasp a fold of the patient's skin between your fingers and pull up, then release. Tenting indicates dehydration. Poor skin turgor is also associated with aging. Q: Describe a papule Answer: Raised, defined, any color, less than 1 cm (ex: wart, insect ...

NURS 5220 Module 2 (ADV HA) Questions And Answers 2023-2024 A+ Graded. Module 2 Questions Chapter 8 Questions- Skin, Hair and Nails In which age group are milia an expected finding? Newborns Mr. Babson is a 74-year-old man who presents to your office with a complaint of a "spot" on his chin and wants to know whether it is cancerous. Which of the following signs or symptoms indicates a need for further medical investigation? The "spot" bleeds easily when it is touched. A 6-year-old...

NSG-434 Exam 2 Questions with complete solution 2023 dehydration - correct answer -A common body disturbance in infants and children - total output of fluid exceeds total intake -Degrees of dehydration related to percentage of body weight: •Mild dehydration: loss of less than 5% in infants and 3% in children •Moderate: loss of 5%-10% in infants and 3%-6% in children •Severe: loss of more than 10% in infants and 6% in older children -Other predictors of fluid loss: •Change...