Urine is formed in the kidneys by tiny blood capillary units called ____________.?
A) ions
B) nephrons
C) alveoli
D) neurons
B
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A) Atropine B) Epinephrine C) Lidocaine D) Edrophonium (injectable)
A patient with a diagnosis of colon cancer is 2 days postoperative following bowel resection and anastomosis. The nurse has planned the patient's care in the knowledge of potential complications. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A) Close monitoring of temperature B) Frequent abdominal auscultation C) Assessment of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels D) Palpation of peripheral pulses and leg girth
Which of the following symptoms suggests smallpox as opposed to the more common and much less dangerous chickenpox? (Select all that apply.)
a. Child appears only mildly ill until late stages in smallpox. b. Lesions appear in various stages in the same area of the body rather than all at once. c. Rash lesions are most abundant on the face and extremities, not on the trunk. d. Rash occurs 2 to 4 days after sudden onset of fever rather than with the fever.
It cannot be stressed enough that because the effect of intravenous administration is immediate, it is critical that the dose be ________ because of life-threatening complications that can arise from administering too much of a drug.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).