Respiratory distress syndrome in the preterm infant is caused by a lack of ____________________
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surfactant
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A nurse admits a client who is experiencing an exacerbation of heart failure. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Assess the client's respiratory status. b. Draw blood to assess the client's serum electrolytes. c. Administer intravenous furosemide (Lasix). d. Ask the client about current medications.
A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of a bowel tumor. The physician has ordered several diagnostic tests. Which test does the nurse understand will confirm the diagnosis of malignancy?
a. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) c. abdominal ultrasound b. computerized tomography (CT) scan d. biopsy of the tumor
The nurse assesses that the patient with congestive heart failure who is being treated with a diuretic has lost 5 pounds in 1 day. This weight loss is equivalent to the loss of ____________________ liters of fluid
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The mother of a 14-month-old child is concerned because the child's appetite has decreased. The best response for the nurse to make to the mother is:
a. "It is important for your toddler to eat three meals a day and nothing in between." b. "It is not unusual for toddlers to eat less." c. "Be sure to increase your child's milk consumption, which will improve nutrition." d. "Giving your child a multivitamin supplement daily will increase your toddler's appetite."