The nurse evaluates the laboratory reports on electrolyte values carefully to assess the balance between positive and negative ions, which is regulated by the process of:

1. adaptation.
2. diffusion.
3. homeostasis.
4. osmosis.


2
Diffusion allows the ions to support homeostatic balance.

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A woman tells the nurse that she is quite sure she is pregnant. The nurse recognizes which as a positive sign of pregnancy?

a. Amenorrhea b. Uterine enlargement c. HCG detected in the urine d. Fetal heartbeat

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When planning care for the client with fibromyalgia, the nurse asks the client what his/her goals are for relief of pain and fatigue. The nurse and client plan that the client will be able to do which of the following?

1. Attend a child's baseball games 2. Complete daily tasks for the family 3. Join an exercise group 4. Get a job outside the home

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A conversion factor expressed as a ratio for converting milligrams to grams is ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Agency policy states that blood is to be administered at 2 mL per minute for the first 30 minutes. How many mL per hr will be set on the EID?

What will be an ideal response?

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