The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child with Addison disease. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
A) Hypernatremia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Hypercalcemia
B
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The nurse notes that the client is not eating most of the food on his tray
The nurse reasons that the cause of the inadequate intake could be cultural differences causing him to dislike the food he is served; excessive portions; depression or anxiety; or irritated mucous membranes in his mouth from the treatment he is receiving. This part of the decision-making progress is identified as: 1. Goal setting. 2. Data collection. 3. Exploring options. 4. Troubleshooting.
A client asks the nurse how the physician decides which allergens to test on the client during skin testing. The best response by the nurse would be:
1. "Most people are allergic to the same things, so the test is standard." 2. "Tests are configured differently for male and female clients." 3. "The allergens used are based on your history." 4. "Lab tests are drawn first to make the determination which allergens to use."
Central to the holistic philosophy is that:
a. cultural diversity is recognized but insignificant when blended with the whole. b. disease, illness, or imbalances are deterrents to individual positive growth. c. health promotion and disease prevention are a greater focus than symptom treatment. d. empowerment and capacity-building for decision-making are vital components.
The nurse is caring for a 71-year-old who underwent a total hip replacement and then developed constipation from lack of activity. What action by the nurse could have prevented constipation in this client?
a. encouraging the client to get out of bed more often after surgery b. collaborating with the dietician to provide more high-protein foods for the client during hospitalization c. increasing the client's postoperative intravenous fluids d. collaborating with the health care provider about prophylactic use of stool softeners