Identify the mechanisms involved in acid–base balance. Select all that apply
a. Respiratory mechanisms
b. Active transport mechanisms
c. Renal mechanisms
d. Buffer systems
ANS: A, C, D
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1. city. 2. federal. 3. state. 4. institutional.
The nurse is admitting a 50-year-old female who was involved in a car accident whose only injuries were burns over 50% of her body. Identify the highest-priority nursing diagnosis for this client
1. Deficient Fluid Volume 2. Acute Pain 3. Disturbed Body Image 4. Coping, family, compromised
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" What most concerns the nurse about the client's suicidal potential? A) Possible access to a weapon B) Specificity of client's suicide plan C) The client's age D) Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
The average normal pulse rate for adults is
A) 60 to 100 beats per minute. B) 62 to 110 beats per minute. C) 60 to 80 beats per minute. D) 80 to 100 beats per minute.