The person with kidney stones is encouraged to drink fluids. The person needs to drink:
a. 1000 to 2000 mL per day.
b. 2000 to 3000 mL per day.
c. 3000 to 4000 mL per day.
d. 4000 to 5000 mL per day.
B
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Two units of PRBCs have been ordered for a patient who has experienced a GI bleed. The patient is highly reluctant to receive a transfusion, stating, "I'm terrified of getting AIDS from a blood transfusion."
How can the nurse best address the patient's concerns? A) "All the donated blood in the United States is treated with antiretroviral medications before it is used." B) "That did happen in some high-profile cases in the twentieth century, but it is no longer a possibility." C) "HIV was eradicated from the US blood supply in the early 2000s." D) "The chances of contracting AIDS from a blood transfusion in the United States are exceedingly low."
You are preparing a client for an ileostomy surgery. The particular ileostomy to be placed is a Kock pouch
Explain what a Kock pouch is. It's also known as a continent ileostomy. a. How does it expel stool, and how often? b. What are the devices or equipment used? c. What are its advantages and disadvantages?
An infant has tetralogy of Fallot. In reviewing the record, what laboratory result should the nurse expect to be documented?
a. Leukopenia b. Polycythemia c. Anemia d. Increased platelet level
A nursing unit is conducting a trial on a computerized documentation system. The nurse is anxious to implement this type of system because it:
A. maximizes the need to duplicate records. B. can be used to document all aspects of care. C. alters the need to document on a regular basis. D. has a much narrower scope than current charting systems.