A patient who has an elevated triglyceride level and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is seen by her primary care physician. What do these laboratory tests indicate in this patient?
A) The development of arthritic syndrome
B) The development of metabolic syndrome
C) The development of Reye's syndrome
D) The development of Tay-Sachs disease
B
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A nurse cares for a client who has obstructive jaundice. The client asks, "Why is my skin so itchy?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "Bile salts accumulate in the skin and cause the itching." b. "Toxins released from an inflamed gallbladder lead to itching." c. "Itching is caused by the release of calcium into the skin." d. "Itching is caused by a hypersensitivity reaction."
An older adult who is on bed rest has tachycardia and dry mucous membranes after surgery. Which of the following is the nurse's priority for preventive care because of the patient's fluid volume status?
a. Bowel obstruction c. Thromboembolic events b. Delirious behavior d. Delayed wound healing
The aspect of reliability for which interrater reliability is appropriate is:
a. equivalence. b. homogeneity. c. internal consistency. d. stability.
After the nurses who work on an adolescent psychiatric unit have had a brainstorming session, they are ready to resolve the problem of teenagers who are unmanageable
To maximize group effectiveness in decision making and problem solving, the nurse manager has: a. Prevented conflict. b. Formed highly cohesive groups. c. Used majority rule to arrive at decisions. d. Encouraged equal participation among members.