Asked by Kiley Ardison on Jun 01, 2024
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The nurse is managing the care of a patient receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) .Which assessment finding indicates potential septicemia?
A) Shakiness and dizziness
B) Chest pain/hypotension
C) Increased thirst
D) Increased temperature
Septicemia
A serious bloodstream infection caused by bacteria, leading to systemic inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications.
- Evaluate patient symptoms to identify potential complications such as septicemia and side effects of IV lipid emulsions.
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Michael PerezJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Know the patient's recent temperature range.Patients with peripheral or central intravenous (IV)lines are susceptible to septicemia;elevated temperature can be an early indicator of a bacterial process.Hypoglycemia causes the patient to be shaky,dizzy,nervous,and anxious;the patient senses hunger and has a blood sugar level less than 80 mg/100 mL.Air embolism results in sudden respiratory distress,shortness of breath,coughing,chest pain,and decreased blood pressure.Hyperglycemia leads to excessive thirst.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate patient symptoms to identify potential complications such as septicemia and side effects of IV lipid emulsions.
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