The nurse knows that many homeostatic mechanisms may contribute to maintaining fluid volume. Which enzyme is released by the kidneys when there is a decrease in blood volume?
A) Erythropoietin (EPO)
B) Renin
C) Glucagon
D) Protease
B
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A patient who has type 2 diabetes is on the unit after aneurysm repair. His serum glucose levels have been elevated for the past 2 days. He is concerned that he is becoming dependent on insulin. The best response for the nurse would be
a. "This surgery may have damaged your pancreas. We will have to do more evaluation." b. "Perhaps your diabetes was more serious from the beginning." c. "You will need to discuss this with your physician." d. "The stress on your body has temporarily increased your blood sugar levels."
A nursing student determines that she needs to increase her reading effectiveness. Identify two effective strategies for accomplishing this goal that can be implemented immediately. (Select all that apply.)
a. Read one word at a time. b. Move her lips while reading. c. Read recreational literature more slowly than technical material. d. Underline unfamiliar words.
A client tells the nurse that she is disappointed that her employer is offering a health maintenance organization for a health care benefit
Which of the following can the nurse use as responses to the client as advantages of this type of health plan? (Select all that apply.) 1. "Since there is a nursing shortage, clients need to stay out of the hospital." 2. "This type of plan provides wellness care at a minimal cost to keep people healthy." 3. "This type of plan helps clients avoid illnesses with high costs." 4. "An HMO standardizes diagnostic and treatment decisions across the nation." 5. "This type of plan ensures coordinated services from wellness to death." 6. "This type of plan costs as much as the traditional plans, but the insurance companies get the extra money from premiums."
A client is undergoing antineoplastic therapy. The nurse, in an effort to minimize the toxic effects of therapy, administers which growth factor?
1. Filgrastim (Neupogen) 2. Megestrol (Megace) 3. Carmustine (Gliadel) 4. Teniposide (Vumon)