A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a parental lipid infusion. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of fat overload syndrome?
Elevated temperature
Peripheral edema
Hypertension
Erythema at the insertion site
The Correct Answer is A
Fat overload syndrome is a rare but serious complication that can occur in clients receiving lipid infusion. It is typically characterized by fever.
Although spontaneous hemorrhage can occur, peripheral edema is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome.
Hypertension is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome. However, hypotension may occur due to fluid shift and vasodilation.
Erythema can occur at the site of infusion during lipid infusion. However, it is not a typical feature of fat overload syndrome.
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Correct Answer is D
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A. Zolpidem is a sleep medication and is unlikely to affect the bowel obstruction.
B. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can cause gastric irritation but is not contraindicated in small bowel obstruction.
C. Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid production and is safe to use in small bowel obstruction.
Correct Answer is B
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Amphotericin B causes renal injury and baseline renal function is an important predictor of risk of nephrotoxicity. A BUN of 55mg/mL indicates already compromised renal function and hence requires follow up due to risk of further damage.
A. Sodium level within the normal range (140 mEq/L) is a contraindication for initiating amphotericin B therapy.
C. Amphotericin B causes hypokalemia buy potassium level of 4.5 is within the normal range.
D. Glucose level within the normal range (120 mg/dL) is not a contraindication for initiating amphotericin B therapy.
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