An increase in creatinine from 1 to 2 mg/dL is typically seen with a _____ loss in renal function
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 100%
Answer: B. 50%
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1. Start the patient on a small amount of clear liquids. 2. Explain the purpose of the nasogastric tube and the reasons for keeping the patient NPO. 3. Tell the patient that pain medication is limited to prevent addiction. 4. Tell the patient that IV fluids are sufficient for now.
The nurse is completing an anthropometric measurement of an individual and should use which instruments to complete this assessment?
A. Yard stick and scale B. Yard stick and tape measure C. Tape measure and ruler D. Tape measure and skinfold caliper
A female client has a fungal infection and will receive griseofulvin. What assessment data is critical for the nurse to collect prior to administering this medication?
1. The type of birth control the patient is using 2. The client's height and weight 3. The client's cholesterol level 4. The amount of cheese products the client eats