Post-craniotomy, what warrants surgeon notification?

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Question 1 of 5

Post-craniotomy, what warrants surgeon notification?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Excessive drainage (C, assuming typo for 45 mL threshold) suggests bleeding.

Question 2 of 5

What is the preferred diet for a patient with cirrhosis with creased ammonia levels?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: High ammonia in cirrhosis requires a low-protein diet (C) to reduce ammonia production from protein metabolism.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sodium 110 mEq/L (A) is severe hyponatremia in SIADH, requiring urgent reporting.

Question 4 of 5

Which practice guideline should the nurse implement when caring for the patient receiving enteral feedings?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: GRV is typically checked every 4-6 hours (A), with 500 mL (C) as a concern threshold, not 100 mL (D).

Question 5 of 5

During the report using SBAR, the nurse states, 'Since we have just initiated a potassium replacement protocol, the patient will need a potassium level drawn at 1300.' This depicts:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: This is a recommendation (D) in SBAR, suggesting a future action based on the situation.

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