A patient is recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU) after receiving a kidney transplant approximately 24 hours ago. Which of the following is an expected assessment finding for this patient during this early stage of recovery?

A. Hypokalemia
B. Hyponatremia
C. Large urine output
D. Leukocytosis with cloudy urine output


Answer: C. Large urine output

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A 10-year-old child, who has been placed in a foster home after being removed from parental contact because of abuse, demonstrates apprehension, tremulousness, and impaired concentration

The foster parent reports the child has an upset stomach, is urinating frequently, and does not seem to understand what has happened. She asks the nurse what measures they can use to help the child. The nurse should recommend: Select all that apply. a. using a calm manner and low, comforting voice. b. avoiding repetition in what is said to the child. c. conveying empathy and acknowledging the child's distress. d. minimizing opportunities for exercise and play. e. explaining and reinforcing reality to avoid distortions. f. staying with the child until his anxiety decreases.

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If a researcher posted a recruitment notice for a study on a Web site, people who responded would comprise a convenience sample

A) True B) False

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The nurse recognizes that which patient is likely to benefit most from patient-controlled analgesia?

a. 21-year-old with a C4 fracture and quadriplegia b. 45-year-old with femur fracture and closed head injury c. 59-year-old postoperative elective bariatric surgery d. 70-year-old postoperative cardiac surgery; mild dementia

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A nurse maintains current information about agencies whose services are of potential use to the disabled and directs clients to the resources that can meet their needs. Which of the following roles is being demonstrated?

a. Educator b. Caregiver c. Referral agent d. Advocate

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