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 C
Explanation
Rationale- Live attenuated influenza vaccine is a weakened form of the influenza virus that promotes production of antibodies in the host to fight infections in case of exposure to influenza virus. The virus is contraindicated in individuals with weak immune system such as those above 50 years old due to risk of causing severe infection.
A-History of MI is not an immunocompromised state
B-History of cigarette smoking predisposes to influenza infection but is not a contraindication to LAV D-History of travel to Europe could expose have exposed the client to influenza but that is not a
contraindication to LAV
Correct Answer is C
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A, B, D- do not have significant interaction with glimepiride.
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