What are the main causes of metabolic alkalosis?
What will be an ideal response?
Loss of acid gastric juice or neutralization of gastric juice by antacids; chloride depletion; excess adrenal corticosteroid hormones
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40 : 80 = x : 160
x = _____ a. 20 b. 80 c. 320 d. 240
When does the encoding process of communication take place?
a. The receiver thinks about the information, understands it, and forms an idea based on the message. b. The receiver responds to the message and gives feedback. c. The sender sends the message. d. The message is sent in a way that causes confusion in the receiver.
A woman has just delivered a stillborn child at 26 weeks' gestation. Which nursing action is appropriate at this time?
1. Remind the mother that she will be able to have another baby in the future. 2. Dress the infant in a gown and swaddle it in a receiving blanket. 3. Ask the woman whether she would like the doctor to prescribe a sedative for her. 4. Remove the baby from the delivery room as soon as possible.
What is the nurse's priority intervention for a patient experiencing a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure?
a. Place a padded tongue blade in the patient's mouth to prevent biting the tongue. b. Start a saline lock to administer IV anti-seizure medication. c. Attach pads to the bed side rails to protect the patient from injury. d. Monitor for and keep the patient's airway open.