A neonate is oliguric. A 10-20mL/kg body weight test dose of isotonic solution is given IV over 1 hour. If the problem is prerenal, the urine output should:
a. decrease
b. increase
c. remain unchanged
Answer: b. increase
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1. Forgetting to start her pill pack yesterday. 2. Unprotected intercourse during her menses. 3. That a condom broke yesterday in the middle of her cycle. 4. Increased dysmenorrhea since IUD insertion.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The patient has bipolar disorder and is in a manic phase. The physician prescribes lithium (Eskalith). The patient's current lithium level is 0.4. What will the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
1. A return to baseline behavior, calm and rational 2. Hyperactivity and pressured speech 3. Signs and symptoms of depression 4. A decrease in manic behavior