The nurse is caring for a patient with gout. Which of the following laboratory values would indicate that the treatment plan was effective?
a. Blood urea nitrogen: 15 mg/dL
b. Creatinine: 0.8 mg/dL
c. Uric acid: 7.9 mg/dL
d. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): 115 mg/dL
ANS: A
If serum calcium falls below normal levels, the parathyroid glands stimulate the bone to release calcium into the bloodstream. The result is demineralized bone. Therefore, calcium supplements are used.
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A) "This drug can cause diarrhea." B) "My urine may turn orange to purple red while taking this drug." C) "My skin may turn yellow but that will go away when I stop taking the drug." D) "After I take a pill it will take 2 to 3 hours before I feel the effects."
Which findings would the nurse expect in a patient with acute pancreatitis?
a. Temperature greater than 102° F (40° C) b. Blood pressure (systolic) greater than 130 mm Hg c. Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute d. Abdominal pain that increases with lying down
The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a client diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse also assesses the patient's sensorium and level of consciousness
Why is the assessment of the patient's sensorium and LOC important in patients with heart failure? A) As the volume of blood the heart ejects decreases, the amount of oxygen transported to the brain decreases. B) People in heart failure have heightened sensoriums. C) Every patient's sensorium and LOC are assessed on admission.
Which of the following is a major component of the nursing role effectiveness model?
a. Patient-health outcomes b. Patient interaction c. Physician understanding of the nurse role d. Staff-patient ratio