A client is receiving continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration (CAVH). Which laboratory value does the nurse monitor most closely?
a. Hemoglobin
b. Glomerular filtration rate
c. Sodium
d. White blood cells
C
CAVH is used for clients who have fluid volume overload. It continuously removes large quanti-ties of plasma, water, waste, and electrolytes, such as sodium. Fluid removal can also affect the serum sodium level.
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a. Content analysis b. Statistical analysis c. Coding of themes d. Dissemination
The student nurse caring for a 56-year-old patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). While providing oral care for the patient the student nurse notes that the gums are reddened and bleed easily
The student nurse identifies this as a sign of what condition? a. Dental caries b. Gingivitis c. Oral herpes d. Thrush
The documentation format that uses the acronym SOAPE is:
a. problem-oriented. b. focused. c. traditional. d. crisis.
The research assistant asks the principle investigator, "Which one of our subjects responded with this strange statement?" The principle investigator responds, "I don't know, I can't connect the responses to the subjects."
Which subject right has been protected? 1. Confidentiality. 2. Privacy. 3. Anonymity. 4. Respect.