The patient should empty his bladder before being weighed.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A patient has renal damage because of diabetes, which puts the patient at risk for:
1. hypercalcemia. 2. hypocalcemia. 3. hyperkalemia. 4. hypokalemia.
A patient with acute pancreatitis is diagnosed with a pseudocyst. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this patient?
1. reduce fluid intake 2. monitor urine output 3. limit protein intake 4. increase assessment for signs and symptoms of infection
What must a person do to avoid the effects of extreme temperatures?
(A) Eat food. (B) Find shelter. (C) Drink water. (D) Get plenty of sleep.
The nurse is asked to teach injury prevention measures to a classroom of 4-year-old preschoolers. Which teaching points are most appropriate at this age?
1. Stop, drop and roll if clothes catch fire 2. Never go into the road alone. 3. Acceptable places for climbing 4. Safe meeting place outside the house in case of fire 5. Car seat safety