A patient has a reduced urine output. What situation will reduce glomerular filtration rate and hence urine output?
A) Increase in mean arterial pressure to 100 mm Hg
B) Decrease in hydrostatic pressure in Bowman's capsule
C) Decrease in plasma protein concentrations
D) Condition resulting in afferent arteriole constriction
D
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A physician needs to insert a vaginal speculum into a patient for a vaginal examination. The nurse should place the patient in what position?
a. Sims' b. Prone c. Lithotomy d. Dorsal recumbent
A patient states that he has been taking Demerol 50 mg tablets four times a day for the past 5 years, but they are not working like they use to. The nurse is concerned that the patient has developed
a. addiction to Demerol. b. physical dependence and tolerance. c. physical dependence and addiction. d. a method to withdraw himself off the medication.
Amiodarone has been prescribed in a patient with a supraventricular dysrhythmia. Patient teaching should include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. Notify your health-care provider immediately if you have visual change. 2. Monitor your own blood pressure and pulse daily. 3. Take a hot shower or bath if you feel dizzy. 4. Use a sunscreen on exposed body surfaces.
For which patient should the nurse consider an application of cold?
a. Menstrual cramping b. Infected wound c. Fractured ankle d. Degenerative joint disease