The nurse reviewing laboratory reports on kidney function identifies a result that suggests decreased renal function, which is:
a. blood urea nitrogen (BUN), 10.5 mg/dL.
b. creatinine, 0.6 mg/dL.
c. BUN, 15 mg/dL.
d. creatinine, 2.0 mg/dL.
D
The normal for BUN is 10 to 20 mg/dL. The normal for creatinine is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL. The crea-tinine is elevated.
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The client relies on deceit and manipulation to get his own way. He seems to have a complete lack of conscience. His goal is always self-gratification at the other person's ex-pense. He is referred to as
1. a nerd. 2. a psychotic. 3. a psychopath. 4. narcissistic.
Prior to obtaining a wound culture, the nurse should do which of the following?
a. Irrigate the wound with antiseptic before culturing. b. Irrigate the wound with normal saline before culturing. c. Culture any eschar there may be in the wound. d. Culture the edges of the wound.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of an 11-year-old child with a conduct disorder. Which of the following would the nurse identify as characteristic of this disorder? Select all answers that apply
A) Easily annoyed B) Initiator of physical fights C) Temper tantrums D) Truancy E) Arrest for arson
A nurse is counseling a family about the management of childhood obesity. Which of the fol-lowing recommendations should be made by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Set goals related to having a healthier life-style, not dieting b. Have low-calorie, nutritious snacks availa-ble and ready c. Allow snacking in front of the TV for short periods of time d. Decrease computer time and replace it with activities and chores e. Invest in a gym membership at a local fa-cility