Critical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies
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Refer to Unfolding Case Study #3: Part 9
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Explain the pathophysiologic mechanism causing the patient’s edema.
2
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Refer to Unfolding Case Study #3: Part 10
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What skin assessments should the nurse perform to confirm the presence of a fluid imbalance?
3
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Refer to Unfolding Case Study #3: Part 11
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Why do you think the provider ordered furosemide instead of a potassium-sparing diuretic for this patient?