Question

An unresponsive patient in acute shock arrives at the emergency department via ambulance. After several IV fluid boluses and the initiation of vasopressors, the patient continues to have hypotension. He is quickly transferred to the critical care unit. The critical care intake nurse speaks with a family member to obtain the patient's medical history. Which statement by the family member concerns the nurse the *most*?

Accepted Answer

"Joe called a couple days ago saying he ran out of his prednisone and was upset he couldn't get it filled for another week."

Answer

"Type 2 diabetes is extremely prevalent in Joe's family. His mother, father, and brother have all been diagnosed."

Answer

"Joe doesn't like to go to the doctor, so he didn't want to come to the hospital when he was feeling off a few days ago."

Answer

"Joe is allergic to latex and shellfish."

Question 21 - Endocrine/​Hematology/​Gastrointestinal/​Renal/​Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 21 - Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN