Sodium is the most abundant electrolyte in the body. The location of electrolytes is important for maintaining homeostasis. Sodium is the major electrolyte in which fluid compartment?
a. Intracellular
b. Intravascular
c. Extracellular
d. Interstitial
C
Sodium is the major extracellular electrolyte.
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A. "Drinking less alcohol should prevent this." B. "Eating larger, less frequent meals will help." C. "I should take antacids before each meal." D. "I will not lie down for 1 hour after eating."
Which method of assessment would best indicate that a client has a urinary complication?
1. Urine pH 2. Calculation of output 3. Urine-specific gravity 4. Calculation of intake
Seeing a patient with his head in his arms resting on the over-the-bed table, the nurse steps into the room and asks if the patient feels ill. The patient, without raising his head, says, "I'm fine." What would be an appropriate response of the nurse?
a. Sit down next to the bed and say, "You don't act fine." b. Pat him on the shoulder and continue on rounds. c. Say, from the doorway, "If you need anything, just call me." d. Assist the patient to sit up and say, "Now, that's much better, isn't it?"
One reason that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption helps decrease dietary fat intake is because fruits and vegetables
a. are natural appetite suppressants. b. displace high-fat foods from the diet. c. are rich in antioxidants and phytochemi-cals. d. decrease absorption of fat from foods.