The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving sulfadiazine. The nurse knows that this patient's daily fluid intake should be at least which amount?
a. 1000 mL/day
b. 1200 mL/day
c. 2000 mL/day
d. 2400 mL/day
ANS: C
To prevent crystalluria, patients should consume at least 2000 mL/day.
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The nurse's best response is: A) "Injecting insulin into the same area causes scarring and delays the absorption of the drug." B) "That is a great question and researchers are investigating the possibility of patients using the same site for insulin injection in the future." C) "Until you are comfortable with self-administering insulin, feel free to inject in the same area, as it will cause you less discomfort." D) "Injecting insulin into the same area does not affect the way your body absorbs the drug, but can lead to dimpling of the skin."
Select the problem statement that meets criteria for a problem statement and contains all the necessary elements
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A new nurse is reviewing some literature about nursing's power base and notes the term referent power. The nurse would interpret this to mean what?
A) Respect of others resulting from trust B) Ability to influence others in any area C) Reflection of strong scientific background D) Influence of professional organization affiliation