A patient with diabetes is started on a new prescription for a thiazide diuretic. In this patient, which laboratory result should be carefully monitored?
1. Serum sodium level
2. Serum glucose concentration
3. Serum uric acid level
4. Serum calcium
Correct Answer: 2
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A) Pleural rub B) Barrel chest C) Wheezing D) Clubbing of the fingers
A nurse is planning care for a child with hyperkalemia. The nurse explains to the parents that an adverse outcome of hyperkalemia is
1. seizures. 2. bradycardia. 3. respiratory distress. 4. hyperthermia.
A nurse refers a client to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Who will play the most important role in the treatment of alcoholism at this support group?
a. Self b. Spouses c. Children d. Peers
Which communication techniques would be most effective for a nurse to use during an assessment interview with an adult Native American patient?
a. Open and friendly; ask direct questions; touch the patient's arm or hand occasionally for reassurance. b. Frequent nonverbal behaviors, such as gestures and smiles; make an unemotional face to express negatives. c. Soft voice; break eye contact occasionally; general leads and reflective techniques. d. Stern voice; unbroken eye contact; minimal gestures; direct questions.