_______ _______ occurs when the HCO3 concentration is lower than normal.
A. Base deficit
B. Base excess
C. Metabolic acidosis
Answer: B. Base excess
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with blood clots in the right lower extremity. The admitting physician orders bed rest. The patient tells the nurse, "I usually exercise three times a week. It helps me go to the bathroom."
The nurse determines that the patient may have difficulty with bowel movements. Which nursing diagnosis statement accurately reflects the nurse's concern? a. Constipation related to bed rest as manifested by hard, dry stools. b. Perceived constipation resulting from patient's expectation manifested by patient statement. c. Risk for constipation related to immobility as manifested by verbal complaint. d. Risk for constipation related to insufficient physical activity.
What is the most effective way to assess the severity of Mr. Keller's pain?
A) Ask him what it feels like. B) Ask him what makes it feel better. C) Ask him to rate the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the worst. D) Ask him what makes it feel worse.
Charles is an 80-year-old man newly added to your home-care assignment. He is diagnosed with CHF and type 2 diabetes mellitus. He has decubitus ulcers on his buttocks and heels
He is also being treated for mild depression, for which the doctor has him on a full dose of fluoxetine (Prozac). You are concerned about the dose of Prozac because you know: A) Elderly people should not take antidepressant medications B) Elderly people commonly need as little as 25 percent of the usual adult dose of a medication C) Elderly people are in a risk group for suicide and should take a higher than usual adult dose of Prozac D) The side effects of Prozac may allow Charles to forget to take his insulin
The binding of a drug to its receptor is ____ reversible
1. never 2. rarely 3. usually 4. always