A patient with severe anorexia is admitted to the ICU. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find in this patient? Select all that apply
A) Hypoproteinemia
B) Decreased glomerular filtration rate
C) Lower filtrate osmotic pressure
D) Hyperglycemia
A, C
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A child has sustained a second-degree deep thermal burn to the hand. What is the best first action to take?
a. Immerse the burned area in cold water. b. Apply ice to the burned area. c. Break any blisters that are present. d. Apply petroleum jelly to the burned skin.
Which documentation of diagnosis would a nurse expect in a psychiatric treatment setting?
a. I Acute renal failure II 75 III Bipolar disorder I, mixed IV Loss of disability benefits 2 months ago V None b. I Schizophrenia, paranoid type II Death of spouse last year III 60 IV None V Diabetes, type 2 c. I Polysubstance dependence II Narcissistic Personality Disorder III 90 IV Hyperlipidemia V Charges pending for assault d. I Major Depression II Avoidant Personality Disorder III Hypertension IV Home destroyed by hurricane last year V 80
During the examination of an adult male the nurse notes thick, curly hair over the pubis area, a pear-shaped scrotum, and slightly darkened skin on the penis. The nurse would correctly choose which of the following actions?
1. Ask the client about recent illnesses. 2. Ask the client about sexual practices. 3. Notify the healthcare provider the findings. 4. Document the findings as normal.
When performing a complete pain assessment, which of the following data indicate assessment of pain in the affective domain?
1. "This pain is punishment for my misdeeds.". 2. "The pain is a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10.". 3. "The pain comes in waves in my abdomen.". 4. "The patient is pale and moaning.".