An elderly patient was admitted to the hospital after falling in the nursing home. The patient has a fractured right femur and is awaiting surgery. The surgeon orders bed rest. The patient asks the nurse what this means. What is the nurse’s best explanation? a. “You are to be immobile.” b. “You cannot move.” c. “You need restraints.” d. “You have to remain in bed.” The patient is recovering from a cerebrovascular accident (stroke). The patient is having problems with balan...

NSG 3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE/ Winter 2018 CHAPTER 18 Know the difference between, diffusion, osmosis, filtration and active transport (TB Q#1) Be able to describe and give rationale with examples of isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic fluids(TB Q#2, #3) Be able to describe the mechanism behind thirst(TB Q#4) Describe insensible water loss and the effects on particular organs (TB Q#5) Be able to describe the mechanism in which fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained or regulated partially b...

NSG 3023 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE/ Winter 2018 CHAPTER 18 Know the difference between, diffusion, osmosis, filtration and active transport (TB Q#1) Be able to describe and give rationale with examples of isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic fluids(TB Q#2, #3) Be able to describe the mechanism behind thirst(TB Q#4) Describe insensible water loss and the effects on particular organs (TB Q#5) Be able to describe the mechanism in which fluid and electrolyte balance is maintained or regulated par...