Identify the long-term impact of chronic diarrhea.
A. Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
B. Relaxation of the external anal sphincter due to weakening of impulses from the brain
C. Accumulation of sodium and potassium in the blood
D. All of these
Answer: A
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A desirable outcome for the initial stage of a nurse-client relationship is that the client will
demonstrate behaviors that indicate he or she has a. developed a greater sense of independence. b. developed rapport and trust with the nurse. c. developed self-responsibility. d. resolved transferences.
A client has an autonomous neurogenic bladder. The nurse plans care for this client understand-ing that the client
a. cannot perceive bladder fullness or initiate or maintain urination. b. feels no bladder-filling sensation but empties the bladder reflexively. c. feels the sensation of the bladder filling but cannot initiate micturition. d. has a temporary problem with initiating micturition.
The patient with renal disease is prescribed a diuretic. Which of the following laboratory values does the nurse expect would reflect the outcome of diuretic therapy?
1. Serum magnesium level 1.0 mg/dL 2. Serum potassium level 4.5 mEq/L 3. Serum sodium level 142 mEq/L 4. Serum calcium level 9.0 mg/dL
Age is more than an accumulation of years. The aging process affects people in different ways. To fully adapt to aging and thrive in this new stage, older adults must confront many lifestyle changes
A student nurse has been asked to prepare a postclinical report on lifestyle changes in the older and aging population. What lifestyle changes should the student nurse incorporate into the report? 1 . Change in most body functions and abilities 2 . General change in physiologic, psychological, and sociologic functions and roles 3 . Adaptation to acute physical or emotional disorders 4 . Change in employee or employer role 5 . Greater amount of leisure time A) 1, 2, 3, 4 B) 1, 2, 4, 5 C) 1, 3, 4, 5 D) 2, 3, 4, 5