Routine screening of asymptomatic adults for diabetes is appropriate for:
1. Individuals who are older than 45 and have a BMI of less than 25 kg/m2
2. Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
3. Persons with HDL cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dl
4. Persons with prediabetes confirmed on at least two occasions
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A child is receiving hemodialysis. The parents ask why hypotension is a possible complication. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "It could be from the anticoagulant we use." B. "Kidney disease can often cause hypotension." C. "The treatment is removing fluid from his body." D. "Your child is critically ill and is unstable."
Which intravenous solution should the nurse prepare to infuse in the patient with ascites who has had 5.5 liters of fluid removed during paracentesis?
A) 25% albumin B) 10% dextrose C) 0.45% normal saline D) Lactated Ringer's
A mother brings her 4-month-old infant in for a routine checkup and vaccinations. The mother reports that the 4-month-old was exposed to a brother who has the flu. In this case, the nurse will:
1. Withhold the vaccinations. 2. Give the vaccinations as scheduled. 3. Withhold the DTaP vaccination, but give the others as scheduled. 4. Give the infant the flu vaccination, but withhold the others.
Which of the following assessment parameters would the nurse implement as the greatest priority for a client with severe hypothyroidism?
1. Heart rate 2. Temperature 3. Respiratory rate 4. Oxygen saturation