The elbow joint that allows for flexion and extension in one plane represents a type of _____ joint
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
hinge
A hinge joint allows for flexion and extension in one plane.
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A patient is being treated for a fungal infection with IV amphotericin B. In order to prevent drug discomfort, the nurse should consistently monitor the patient's levels of
A) sodium. B) hemoglobin. C) calcium. D) leukocytes.
A nurse manager is discussing the hospital's changes to peer evaluation with nursing staff. Which comment by a staff nurse would the manager interpret as evidence of understanding this process?
1. "Our evaluations will be more objective." 2. "This must be a less expensive method of evaluation." 3. "This should be quicker than our existing method." 4. "This would be a good way to get back at the nurses who don't work as hard."
During assessment, the nurse is most likely to find the attitude of the depressed client toward his
illness to be a. "It's just a matter of time and I'll be well.". b. "If I ignore this, it will go away.". c. "I can fight this and lick it.". d. "I deserve to be this way.".
During patient education, a nurse is discussing the major side effects of thiazide diuretics with a patient who has just begun therapy
The nurse should review the laboratory findings and should be concerned about administering the diuretic if which finding is present? a. Serum glucose of 80 mg/dL b. Serum potassium of 3 mEq/L c. Serum sodium of 147 mg/dL d. Serum potassium of 4.6 mEq/L