A pt had chronic glomerulonephritis. in order assess for uremic symptoms, what does the nurse do?
a. evaluate the blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
b. ask the pt to extend the arms and hyperextend the wrists
c. gently palate the flank for asymmetry and tenderness
d. auscultate for the presence of an S3 heart sound
Answer: b. ask the pt to extend the arms and hyperextend the wrists
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a. Is a life-threatening emergency b. Is a normal factor in aging c. May require the nurse to auscultate bowel sounds for up to 5 minutes in a quadrant d. Both B and C
Parse's school of thought leads to which of the following three major themes?
A. Imaging, Revealing-concealing and Transforming B. Meaning, Rhythmicity, and Transcendence C. Languaging, Connecting–separating, and Powering D. Valuing, Enabling-limiting and Originating
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a. Theory W c. Theory Y b. Theory X d. Theory Z
Which of the following tests are conducted to confirm a diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency?
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