In an assessment of renal function, what is the maximum amout of urine in a 24-hour period that a client would produce for a diagnosis of anuria to be considered?
a. no urine output at all
b. less than 100mls
c. 100-150 mls
d. 151-200 mls
Answer: b. less than 100mls
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Which nursing action is an example of the evaluation step in medication administration?
a. Obtaining the clotting time results of a patient on an anticoagulant b. Asking the patient if he or she has any allergies to medications c. Checking a drug reference to verify the action of the drug d. Explaining to the patient the possible side effects of the drug
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A) It only affects male offspring. B) It appears in every generation. C) All children of the couple will be affected. D) Diseases caused by this disorder are not life threatening.
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a. document this in the patient’s notes b. call the doctor immediately c. inform a health care assistant d. inform a senior nurse or your mentor