A patient has a severe deficit of sodium and potassium. The nurse should expect impaired reabsorption of which substance in this patient?
A) Glucose
B) Water
C) Urea
D) Chloride
A
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The children of an older male adult feel he is too old to drive a car. Which assessment in-formation about the man warrants further investigation by the nurse to determine his fit-ness to drive a car safely? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Increased rate of tripping on curbs b. Increased frequency of getting lost c. Multiple bruises on lower extremities d. Restricts reading to a well-lit sunroom e. Socializes with a partners bridge group f. Cooks gourmet meals for entertainment
The nurse is caring for a patient who is going home on warfarin (Coumadin). What lab test will the patient require to evaluate therapeutic effects of the drug?
A) Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) only B) International normalized ratio (INR) only C) Prothrombin time (PT) and INR D) PT and APTT
The population health nurse assists a homeless adolescent with a substance abuse problem enroll in school, to find work, and to enroll in a recovery program. Recognizing that empowerment may occur at a variety of levels, what best describes the higher end
of the continuum in relation to this scenario? The nurse assists: 1. A community organization to link with legal advocates and others to promote legislation to protect the civil rights of homeless adolescents. 2. A group of homeless adolescents to form a support group. 3. In creating an organization composed of homeless adolescents and members of the social services community to address the health care needs of homeless adolescents. 4. In organizing local housing for homeless adolescents.
. A 5-year-old girl sustained a concussion when she fell out of a tree. In preparation for discharge, the nurse is discussing home care with her mother. What sign or symptom is considered a manifestation of postconcussion syndrome and does not
necessitate medical attention? a. Vomiting b. Blurred vision c. Behavioral changes d. Temporary loss of consciousness