When assessing the laboratory values of a child with nephrosis, the nurse anticipates which result(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. High levels of protein in the urine
b. High serum lipid levels
c. Low serum protein levels
d. Low hemoglobin
e. High white blood cell count
A, B, C
A patient with nephrotic syndrome presents with high levels of serum lipids, low serum protein, and albumin in urine that is dark and frothy with a high specific gravity. The hemoglobin and WBC are usually normal.
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A) gender. B) high blood cholesterol. C) age. D) heredity.
A patient has been admitted for diagnostic procedures including an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. The nurse explains to this patient that during this procedure, the physician will
a. use a long, rigid, fiberoptic scope. b. order NPO status 1 hour before the procedure. c. view the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine. d. visualize the intestine but cannot remove polyps.
The charge nurse observes a nurse administer undiluted intravenous pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) at a rate of 0.8 mg/min. The charge nurse will stop the infusion and perform which action?
a. Administer atropine sulfate to prevent cholinergic crisis. b. Monitor the patient closely for respiratory distress. c. Suggest that the nurse dilute the medication with colloidal fluids. d. Tell the nurse to slow the rate of infusion of the pyridostigmine.
The nurse is assessing a baby girl on admission to the newborn nursery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the neonatologist?
a. Intermittent strabismus b. Startling c. Grunting d. Vaginal bleeding