The nurse is caring for a client who is in the midst of a 24-hour urine collection for urinary nitrogen and would know which test will help determine if the client has an adequate intake of what nutrient?
A. Carbohydrates
B. Fats
C. Proteins
D. Sugars
Answer: C
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A 28-year-old man has received a diagnosis of testicular cancer after a referral from his family health care provider and an extensive diagnostic workup. The patient's main concerns surround his sexuality and his future fertility
When the nurse addresses these topics during health education prior to radiation therapy, the nurse should inform the patient that: A) Successful treatment will usually result in infertility. B) He will be able to father children but will have a diminished sex drive. C) His sperm will be lower in number and unviable. D) His libido will not be significantly affected by treatment.
A client is admitted with complaints of shortness of breath of 2 weeks duration. Which of the following laboratory findings would support the finding that the client is at risk for an alteration in perfusion?
1. Increased hematocrit 2. Decreased BUN 3. Increased blood sugar 4. Increased sedimentation rate
The Public Health Foundation developed a list of core competencies useful for nurses engaged in group work. Which of the following is a communication skill?
1. Soliciting input from individuals and organizations 2. Using simple language when presenting information 3. Asking the group to develop the program of interest 4. Presenting material to lay audiences only
Each institution has its own policies relating to admitting a patient
True False