Infants are most susceptible to significant losses in total body water because of an infant’s:
a. High body surface–to–body size ratio
b. Slow metabolic rate
c. Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses
d. Inability to communicate adequately when he or she is thirsty
Ans: c. Kidneys are not mature enough to counter fluid losses
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a. "I'll take this medicine during each of my meals." b. "I must take this medicine in the morning when I wake." c. "I will take this medicine before I go to bed." d. "I will take this medicine immediately before I eat."
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A) Increased gastric motility B) Decreased gastric pH C) Increased gag reflex D) Decreased mucus secretion
The nurse is planning care for the client who has been admitted with metabolic alkalosis. Which are appropriate nursing diagnoses for this client during the acute phase of the illness?
Select all that apply. A) Ineffective Health Maintenance B) Risk for Hypothermia C) Deficient Fluid Volume D) Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange E) Risk for Injury
Closed questions are best for ______.
a. understanding how a person feels b. gaining specific information c. keeping a conversation going d. all of these