A pregnant client asks why her urine is checked every visit for glucose and protein. The nurse explains that the purpose of the test is to monitor for the development of
a. diabetes and chronic hypertension
b. diabetes and PIH
c. pyelonephritis and diabetes
d. urinary tract infection and PIH
B
Glucose is monitored to check for gestational diabetes, and protein in the urine is indicative of pregnancy-induced hypertension. Testing the urine for glucose and protein is for monitoring chronic hypertension and not for monitoring for pyelonephritis. Urinary tract infection would show white blood cells in the urine.
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A) Administer via nasogastric tube to increase the speed of administration. B) Verify that the ingested pills will be adsorbed by activated charcoal. C) Administer the charcoal 4 hours after the pills were ingested. D) Combine the charcoal with an emetic to increase elimination of toxins.
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Which response made by the nurse would be most helpful? a. "This is a temporary solution. It will be closed in 6 weeks." b. "This seems awful now, but you won't have the problems you had before." c. "If everything goes well the surgeon can close this colostomy in about a year." d. "With the appropriate pouch and loose clothing, no one will notice a thing."
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1. glycerol. 2. glucose. 3. fatty acids. 4. glycogen.
The nurse and doctor are discussing treatment options for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) with the client and his wife
The client expresses an interest in trying an alternative therapy, as he has read that this has been effective in relieving symptoms. The nurse is aware that which of the following is an alternative therapy? 1. Laser surgery 2. Treatment with dutasteride (Avodart) 3. Use of phytotherapy 4. Balloon uretoplasty