A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?

a. Heart rate 90/min

b. Absent bowel sounds

c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl

d. Gastric pH of 3.0

 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible

hemorrhaging.

2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following

medications should the nurse plan to administer?

a. Desmopressin

b. Regular insulin

c. Furosemide

d. Lithium carbonate

 Rationale: Diabetes Insipidus has decreased ADH. Administer

Desmopressin/Vasopressin increase ADH and to stop patient on urinating.