A patient has been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What physical symptoms would the nurse expect?
A) Tachycardia and hypotension
B) History of weight loss
C) Edema and hypertension
D) Dry skin and mucosa
C
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A researcher is designing a fully randomized clinical trial. What must a fully randomized clinical trial contain? (Select all that apply.)
a. Random collection of data in both groups b. Random operationalization of the dependent variable c. Random assignment to group d. Random selection e. Random application of the independent variable
On the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®) exam, when the candidate is asked to set goals in collaboration with other members of the health care team, the nurse is being tested in the area of:
a. assessment. b. planning. c. analysis. d. implementation.
A child with rhabdomyosarcoma is to undergo radiation therapy after surgical removal of the tumor. The parents should be taught to
1. apply sunscreen to the area when thechild is exposed to sunlight. 2. vigorously scrub the area whenbathing the child. 3. remove any markings left after eachradiation treatment. 4. apply lotion to the area beforeradiation therapy.
The patient has been ordered to receive parenteral nutrition but will require the nutritional therapy to continue for several months. Which route is most important for the nurse to consider?
a. Second intravenous line b. Enteral feeding tube c. Central venous access device d. Parenteral feeding tube