The nurse is caring for a client with a paralytic ileus who has been on parenteral nutrition for 4 days. The nurse would know to monitor the client for which of the following?
A) Hypervitaminosis D C) Refeeding
B) Renal failure D) Bloating syndrome
C
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Refeeding syndrome is a potentially fatal complication that occurs from an abrupt change from a catabolic state to an anabolic state and an increase in insulin caused by a dramatic increase in calories.
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While assessing risk factors in adolescents, the nurse recognizes that dental issues may be related to: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Fluoridated water. 2. Failure to use a mouth guard when playing physical sports. 3. Adolescent obesity. 4. Diagnosis of bulimia.
The primary difference between the Loss Response Model (LRM) and the Worden model of grief is which of the following?
a. In the Worden model, those grieving pass through stages in order. b. The LRM uses a systems approach that acts to uphold stability. c. In the Worden model, the system helps to maintain the equilibrium. d. In the LRM model, those grieving transition through several stages.
A patient is admitted for hypermagnesemia. The nurse realizes that which of the following will be provided to the patient?
1. intravenous fluids of 5% dextrose and 0.45% normal saline 2. calcium 3. maintain on bed rest 4. treatment for tetany
During a health visit, a client says, "I know that arteries and veins are blood vessels, but what's the difference?" Which of the following would the nurse include in the response?
A) Arteries have thicker walls than veins. B) Arteries carry 70% of the body's blood volume. C) Arteries have a lower pressure than veins. D) Arteries carry waste from the tissues.