The nurse is aware that when an infant suffers a fluid loss, the kidneys will:
a. Concentrate the urine in order to conserve the fluid level
b. Dilute the urine to increase output
c. Retain sodium to hold the water in the cells
d. Be impaired due to their immaturity
D
The immaturity of the infant's kidneys impairs the concentration of urine to preserve water.
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A) Preparing to assist with intubating the patient B) Setting up oxygen at 3 LPM by nasal prongs C) Consulting physiotherapy D) Setting up a nebulizer
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a. They are difficult to construct. b. They are time-consuming to analyze. c. They are impractical for use with large samples. d. They cannot produce exhaustive, exclusive answers. e. They force answers. f. They can be difficult to interpret.
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1. Care and cleaning requirements. 2. Wearing the devices when needed. 3. Wearing the devices at night. 4. Leaving the devices on at all times.
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a. "The focus is on the patient. Problems are discussed by the nurse and patient, but solutions are implemented by the patient." b. "The focus shifts from nurse to patient as the relationship develops. Advice is given by both, and solutions are implemented." c. "The focus of the relationship is socialization. Mutual needs are met, and feelings are openly shared." d. "The focus is the creation of a partnership in which each member is concerned with the growth and satisfaction of the other."