What is the pharmacokinetic term that refers to the chemical change of a drug into a form that can be excreted?
A) Absorption
B) Distribution
C) Biotransformation
D) Excretion
C
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Research on the recovery process of young adults following post-traumatic amputation of a lower extremity would best be furthered by using which of the following conceptual models of nursing?
A) Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory B) Prochaska's Transtheoretical Model C) Becker's Health Belief Model D) Sister Callista Roy's Adaptation Model
A patient who has urinary incontinence is at risk for urinary tract infection and urinary calculi. What should the nurse teach the patient and family regarding the best way to prevent these com-plications?
a. Restrict the patient's fluid intake and fre-quency of incontinence. b. Be sure the patient's voiding schedule is no more often than every 4 hours. c. Use an indwelling catheter. d. Encourage the patient to void at least every 2 hours and to take at least 2000 mL of fluid daily.
Which of the following interventions best reflects the nurse's understanding of direct care inter-ventions regarding a cognitively impaired client's need for social interaction?
1. Arranging for the client to attend a "sing along" in the dayroom 2. Helping the client place a long distance telephone call to his daughter 3. Turning the client's television on when his or her favorite program is playing 4. Talking about the client's favorite sport's team while redressing his or her wound
Which is responsible for the secretion of aqueous humor?
A. Anterior chamber B. Posterior chamber C. Ciliary body D. Canal of Schlemm