Your renal failure patient on the hospital unit begins having severe diarrhea. You become concerned that your patient may develop which of the following?
A) Metabolic alkalosis.
B) Metabolic acidosis.
C) Respiratory alkalosis.
D) Respiratory acidosis.
Answer: B) Metabolic acidosis.
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A 13-year-old boy has had a sore throat for at least a week and has been vomiting for 2 days. His glands are swollen, and he moves stiffly because his joints hurt
His parents, who believe in "natural remedies," have been treating him with various herbal preparations without success and are now seeking antibiotic treatment. Throat cultures show infection with group A streptococci. This child is at high risk for A) myocarditis. B) mitral valve stenosis. C) infective endocarditis. D) vasculitis.
A pregnant woman asks about the advantages of a hospital birth. You would explain to her that
A) what was right for her mother will surely be right for her. B) a hospital's primary function is promotion of health. C) having anesthesia administered in a hospital setting will shorten labor. D) she will have the security of knowing emergency equipment is on hand.
Why would a nurse perform a community assessment as part of the Community Health Promotion Model?
a. To become more acquainted with the multiple factors that influence health status b. To survey the people in the community about their wants and needs c. To allow special interest groups a say in health policy d. To provide a narrow focus for the committee work
Hazardous substances are used daily in healthcare facilities. What are key safety tips that healthcare workers must practice when using and storing hazardous substances?
1 . Have the phone number for the healthcare agency's Poison Control Center readily available. 2 . Read labels carefully and note emergency information. 3 . Follow instructions for use, storage, and disposal. 4 . Avoid spills. A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4