NUR 405 Final Exam

NUR 405 Final Exam
1. neurogenic shock
young males at increased risk s/s = hypotension and bradycardia
Neurogenic shock develops as a result of the loss of autonomic nervous system function below
the level of the lesion.
venous pooling in the extremities, paralyzed portions don'tsweatso monitor closely for signs of
fever, need to increase BP
2. if a pt is bucking the vent, what do you do?
increase sedation = propofol,
Versed, Ativan
youwant themachine to do the work, not have the patient try to override the machine
3. signs DKA is improving in your pt
decreased blood glucose level
4. diagnostics and manifestations of DKA
Elevated glucose, low bicarb/pH= metabolic acidosis, positive ketones, elevated