The client with chronic renal failure who would not be a candidate for peritoneal dialysis is a client
a. who has diabetes mellitus.
b. who is a 10-year-old child.
c. with severe cardiovascular disease.
d. with severe respiratory disease.
D
Relative contraindications to peritoneal dialysis include obesity, history of ruptured diverticuli, abdominal disease, respiratory disease, recurrent episodes of peritonitis, abdominal malignancies, severe vascular disease, and extensive abdominal surgery with drains or tubes, which may in-crease risk of infection.
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Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. If seizure activity continues, a different medication is added in small-dose increments while the dose of the first drug is slowly reduced. 2. The amount is gradually increased until seizure control is achieved, or until drug adverse effects prevent additional increases in dose. 3. Once a medication is selected, the patient is placed on a low initial dose. 4. Seizure medication will be stopped when the seizures have been gone for a month. 5. Seizure medications will be required for the rest of your life.
Which is an example of trace evidence that would be collected by a forensic nurse?
a. Fingerprints b. Bloodstains c. Hand gun d. Autopsy report
When moving patients, lift using the strong muscles in your back
Indicate whether the statement is true or false