A patient with renal insufficiency has been hospitalized on a medical unit. The patient knows that renal function depends upon the functional status of nephrons
The patient asks the nurse when she will need to start dialysis based upon loss of nephron function. How should the nurse respond?
A) "When about 50% of the nephrons are no longer functioning."
B) "When about 60% of the nephrons are no longer functioning."
C) "When about 70% of the nephrons are no longer functioning."
D) "When about 80% of the nephrons are no longer functioning."
D
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A) Artificially acquired active immunity B) Naturally acquired active immunity C) Passive immunity D) Natural passive immunity
The preceptor would intervene if the newly licensed nurse planned to test for the iliopsoas sign in which patients? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. A patient immobilized after sustaining a neck injury 2. A 70-year-old patient hospitalized with abdominal pain 3. A patient who had hip-replacement surgery 6 years ago 4. A patient with suspected inflammation of the cecum 5. A patient who may have appendicitis
The client presents to the emergency department (ED) complaining of chest pain, fatigue, and dyspnea. The priority assessment for the ED nurse includes assessing the client's:
1. Airway and oxygen status. 2. Medications. 3. Chest pain. 4. Activities.
When examining the spine of an older adult you notice a curvature with a sharp angle. This is referred to as a
A. Gibbus B. Scoliosis C. Kyphosis D. Lordosis