While discussing the various chemical properties of nutrients in the body, the class discusses the differences between anions and cations. What mineral is the major anion in the extracellular fluid?

A) Calcium B) Chloride C) Chromium D) Choline


B
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Chloride is the major anion in the extracellular fluid, where it helps to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in conjunction with sodium.

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A nurse manager is providing instruction on related commonsense skills that can help nurses to use their time in the most effective and productive manner possible. These skills are best known as which of the following?

a. Pareto principle c. Shift planning b. Time management d. Effective leadership

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A patient exhibits ptosis of both eyes, and the provider orders edrophonium (Tensilon). The nurse notes immediate improvement of the ptosis. The nurse understands that this patient most likely has which disorder?

a. Cerebral palsy b. Multiple sclerosis c. Muscle spasms d. Myasthenia gravis

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During assessment of the musculoskeletal system of a 74-year-old woman, the nurse notes that the patient has lost 1 inch in height since the previous visit two years ago. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about

a. diskography studies. b. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). c. dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). d. myelographic testing.

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Meperidine (Demerol) is a(n) __________ that is used for the treatment of severe pain.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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