Nausea, thirst, fatigue, dry mouth, muscle weakness, and an irregular pulse are signs of which of the following conditions?
A. acid/base imbalance
B. diabetes
C. electrolyte imbalance
D. kidney disease
Answer: C
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The nurse has reinforced teaching with a patient who has an open fracture of the right leg about prevention of osteomyelitis. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "Wash hands prior to touching fracture area." b. "Increase calcium intake in diet." c. "Keep leg immobilized." d. "Apply ice to right leg."
A group has two more sessions before it ends. One member who previously has been vocal and has shown much progress has grown silent. Which response by the leader would be most helpful for the quiet member and others as well?
a. "The end of a group can stir up a lot of feelings, both good and bad. I'd like to hear from each of you about what the end of the group is stirring up in you.". b. "Sometimes the end of a group is welcome, other times regretted. What are people feeling as we wind down and face the end of the group?" c. "I've enjoyed the group and hope it has been helpful to you all. How about if today we focus on what everyone will be doing now that group is ending.". d. "The end of the group is upon us. I wish you all well and would appreciate it if everyone could take a moment to talk about what you have learned in group.".
Which is the correct answer for converting 15 tbsp to fluid ounces?
A. 30 fl oz B. 7½ fl oz C. 6.66 fl oz D. 15 fl oz
The nurse should monitor clients receiving dantrolene for hepatic adverse effects:
a. within days of initiating therapy. b. 3-4 weeks after initiating therapy. c. 3-12 months after initiating therapy. d. after therapy has been discontinued.