A 43-year-old patient with a history of alcohol abuse has been admitted to an acute medical unit with complications resulting from liver failure. Upon assessment, the patient's abdomen is distended, firm to touch, and nontender
The nurse recognizes that the patient has excess fluid in his peritoneal space (ascites), a problem that results from the disruption of normal movement of water and electrolytes. What process is primarily responsible for maintaining fluid balance along a concentration gradient?
A) Hydrostatic pressure
B) Active transport
C) Osmosis
D) Filtration
C
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a. Abnormal B cells b. Abnormal T cells c. Cytotoxic T cells d. Reed-Sternberg (R-S) cells
A patient asks the nurse about metabolic syndrome. Which is the most accurate answer for the nurse to provide?
1. "Metabolic syndrome is caused by obesity, physical inactivity, and genetic factors.". 2. "This syndrome is not a concern for females unless they smoke.". 3. "This problem affects only older adults over the age of 65.". 4. "Metabolic syndrome can be avoided by taking vitamins daily and drinking 64 fluid ounces of water a day.".
After inserting prostaglandin gel for cervical ripening, what should the nurse do?
1. Apply an internal fetal monitor. 2. Insert an indwelling catheter. 3. Withhold oral intake and start intravenous fluids. 4. Place the client in a supine position with a right hip wedge.
A nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a female client. As the catheter is inserted into the urethra, urine begins to flow into the tubing. At this point, the nurse should take which action?
A. Immediately inflate the balloon B. Insert the catheter 2.5 to 5 cm and inflate the balloon C. Wait until the urine flow stops and inflate the balloon D. Insert the catheter until resistance is met and inflate the balloon