Kidney disease affects the bodys ability to maintain
a. body temperature.
b. body weight.
c. bone health.
d. bowel function.
Answer: c. bone health.
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IV sodium bicarbonate can be used to accelerate the excretion of:
a. amphetamines. b. phencyclidine. c. aspirin. d. opioids.
The nurse suspects that a patient's death was related to faulty monitoring equipment. What is the nurse's duty to report?
1. The nurse must notify the Food and Drug Administration. 2. The nurse must notify the patient's survivors. 3. The nurse must notify hospital risk management. 4. The nurse must notify local law enforcement.
In reference to quality control of health care organizations, quality is defined as
a. performing procedures correctly b. meeting the requirements of accrediting agencies c. meeting or exceeding requirements of the customer d. maintaining a good safety record
A nurse is caring for a 12-year-old client diagnosed with muscular dystrophy. Which of the following complications is seen frequently in clients with muscular dystrophy?
A) Pathologic bone fractures B) Muscular spasms C) Upper respiratory tract infection D) Necrosis of the tissue