A decreased urine output of 100 to 400 mL in a 24-hour period is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
oliguria
A decreased urine output of 100 to 400 mL in a 24-period is called oliguria.
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a. King b. Orem c. Peplau d. Travelbee
The nurse caring for a patient with Paget's disease is analyzing the patient's laboratory values. Which of the following values is most often seen in a patient with Paget's disease?
A) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and an elevated serum calcium level B) A low serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level C) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and a normal serum calcium level D) A normal serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level
The nurse preparing to insert an IV on an older adult client notices that the client's skin is extremely fragile. Which action by the nurse is best?
a. Use a blood pressure cuff to cause the vein to distend. b. Slap the skin vigorously to cause the vein to rise. c. Place a gauze pad under the tourniquet before tightening. d. Avoid the use of a tourniquet if the vein is already hard.
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to use to prevent infection by cross-contamination in the client who has open burn wounds?
A. Handwashing on entering the client's room B. Encouraging the client to cough and deep breathe C. Administering the prescribed tetanus toxoid vaccine D. Changing gloves between cleansing different burn areas