The healthcare provider prescribes an iron supplement for a client with chronic kidney disease. Which health problem is this medication intended to prevent?
a. Edema
b. Uremia
c. Anemia
d. Oliguria
c. Anemia
Iron supplementation is important to maintain hemoglobin levels and prevent anemia for clients on dialysis. Edema results from protein leakage into the capillaries. Uremia refers to the buildup of nitrogenous waste in the blood resulting from the progressive decline in renal function. Oliguria is a decrease in urine production and is a natural progression in end-stage renal disease.
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a. Public record b. Proof of adherence to standards c. Evidence of omission of care d. Documentation of time lapses e. Evidence by only the plaintiff
The nurse assessing for unilateral hearing loss by using a tuning fork. What test is the nurse performing?
A) Watch tick test B) Rinne test C) Whisper test D) Weber test
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a. Lack of significant other b. Physical abuse c. Fear of pregnancy d. Lack of privacy
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A) Her child is at risk for Down syndrome B) Her child is at risk for neural tube defects C) The test may have been run during the wrong weeks' gestation D) Further tests are required based on the results