The nurse reviewing laboratory data for assigned clients would be sure to assess for edema in a client with which of the following laboratory test results?
1. serum creatinine level of 1.0 mg/dL
2. serum albumin level of 2.4 g/dL
3. blood urea nitrogen level of 8 mg/dL
4. hemoglobin level of 12 g/dL
ANS: 2
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Select the categories that classify all drugs. Check all that apply.
A. prescription B. over-the-counter C. health maintenance D. controlled substances
A new perioperative nurse is receiving orientation to the surgical area and learns about the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) goals. What major areas do these measures focus on preventing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hemorrhage b. Infection c. Serious cardiac events d. Stroke e. Thromboembolism