A patient is admitted with burns over 50% total body surface area. Which electrolyte imbalance is this patient at risk for developing?
A. Hypophosphatemia
B. Hypernatremia
C. Hypermagnesemia
D. Hypercalcemia
Answer: A
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A. Gender is determined by 8 weeks of gestation, when sex organs are visible. B. Gender maturity is not fully complete until old age. C. It is a lengthy process that spans from the embryonic stage through puberty. D. The process begins and ends during fetal development.
While providing a class on diabetes, the nurse discusses the American Diabetes Association's (ADA) recommendations for levels of caloric intake. The ADA's recommendations include:
A) 0% of calories from carbohydrates, 50% from fat, and the remaining 50% from protein B) 10% to 20% of calories from carbohydrates, 20 to 30% from fat, and the remaining 50% to 60% from protein C) 20% to 30% of calories from carbohydrates, 50 to 60% from fat, and the remaining 10% to 20% from protein D) 50% to 60% of calories from carbohydrates, 20 to 30% from fat, and the remaining 10% to 20% from protein
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and a serum calcium level of 12.0 mg/dL. What should be included in the plan?
Select all that apply. 1. promoting ambulation and mobility 2. discussing a change from ordered thiazide diuretics to another type of diuretic with health care provider 3. teaching to increase daily oral intake of fluids 4. encouraging supplementation of fat-soluble vitamins 5. encouraging use of calcium-based antacids for indigestion
A client has decided to use the depot injection delivery method of contraception. What information is most important for the nurse to share with this client to ensure consistent contraception?
1. "You must keep your 3-month appointment for your next injection." 2. "You will need to rest for 12 hours after receiving the injection." 3. "Do not rub the injection site immediately after you receive the injection." 4. "You must use sanitary pads instead of tampons when you have your period."