A client tells the nurse that he has been experiencing frequent heartburn and has been "living on antacids." For which acid-base disturbance does the nurse recognize a risk?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Metabolic alkalosis
C. Respiratory acidosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis
Answer: B. Metabolic alkalosis
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Which should the nurse take into consideration when working with families in a home?
1. Family member preferences for involvement in the care of the child 2. The size of the child's room for therapy 3. Ensuring that both parents participate in the care of the child 4. Training all members of the family to take part in the child's care
The process by which the body actively produces cells and mediators that result in the destruction of the antigen is called:
a. passive immunity. b. active immunity. c. autoimmunity. d. recognition of self as nonself.
A patient with darkly pigmented skin is on bed rest and is being assessed for a possible stage I pressure ulcer. What datum about the area of concern will best help the nurse determine the cor-rect staging assessment?
a. The skin will be slightly broken. b. The skin color is darker than surrounding tissues. c. The tissue is the same temperature as sur-rounding tissues. d. The skin blanches easily.
MC The nurse is teaching a group of high school students the most common risk factors that contribute to the burden of disease in a country such as the United States. Topics should include
A. Unsafe sex, alcohol use, and indoor air pollution. B. Iron deficiency, obesity, and poor hygiene. C. Obesity, sanitation, and high blood pressure. D. High cholesterol, tobacco use, and high blood pressure.