A client with ulcerative colitis has severe diarrhea. Further assessments by the nurse are aimed at early recognition of
a. dehydration.
b. hemorrhoids.
c. metabolic alkalosis.
d. nephrolithiasis.
A
Severe diarrhea can cause a loss of 500 to 17,000 ml of water in 24 hours.
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A young boy has just returned home from his family's tropical vacation and is now complaining of worsening tenderness in his right ear. He is subsequently diagnosed with otitis externa
What causative factor of this infection should the nurse suspect? A) Immunocompromised state resulting from sleep deprivation while on vacation B) The potential for foodborne pathogens ingested while on vacation C) Frequent swimming and water sports while the boy was on vacation D) Ear trauma related to pressurization and depressurization while flying
Vaginitis is more common among older females because:
a. of atrophy of the vaginal canal b. lack of lubrication c. lower pH due to decreased estrogen levels d. all of the above
The authority making it illegal for employers to encourage or discourage membership in a union is the ____
a. American Nurses Association b. Legal Information Institute c. National Federal Employer Board d. National Labor Relations Act
The nurse and a patient are discussing a variety of options that may help alleviate a health problem. The nurse and patient are involved in which step of the critical thinking process?
1. Evaluation 2. Collection of information 3. Generation of alternatives 4. Analysis of the situation