The nurse knows that a serum osmolality of 378 mOsm/kg indicates a patient who is
a. overhydrated. c. dehydrated.
b. normal. d. hypokalemic.
C
Values for serum osmolality in the bloodstream range from 275 to 295 mOsm/kg H2O. Increased serum osmolality stimulates the release of antidiuretic hormone, which in turn reduces the amount of water lost through the kidney.
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A. Outside of the realm of a person's cultural heritage medical tradition B. For use in concert with other aspects of health care C. An essential component of a cultural heritage medical tradition D. Traditional methods of health care
Despite the availability of State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIPs), many eligible children are not enrolled. The nursing intervention that can best help eligible children become enrolled is:
1. Assessment of the details of the family's income and expenditures. 2. Case management to limit costly, unnecessary duplication of services. 3. Advocacy for the child by encouraging the family to investigate its SCHIP eligibility. 4. Education of the family about the need for keeping regular well-child visit appointments.
After birth of the placenta the patient states, "All of a sudden I feel very cold." What is the best nursing action in response to this statement?
a. Place a warm blanket over the patient. b. Place the baby on the patient's abdomen. c. Tell the patient that chills are expected after birth. d. "What do you mean by your words ‘very cold'?"
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