A homeless veteran, who finds his posttraumatic stress disorder so overwhelming that he cannot deal with society, lives by the river underneath a bridge, in a large packing crate, and seems to have adapted to his situation
Which of the following best describes this type of homelessness?
a. Chronic
b. Episodic
c. Not really homelessness
d. Temporary
ANS: A
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After reviewing the functions of water, the need for additional study is indicated when which of the following is stated as a function of water?
1. Carrier of waste products 2. Lubricant 3. Medium for chemical reactions 4. Source of energy
A child is being treated for dehydration with intravenous fluids. The child currently weighs 13 kg and is estimated to have lost 7 percent of the normal body weight. The nurse is double-checking the IV rate the practitioner has ordered
The formula the practitioner used was for maintenance fluids: 1000 mL for 10 kg of body weight plus 50 cc for every kg over 10 for 24 hours. Replacement fluid is the percentage of lost body weight × 10 per kg of body weight. According to the calculation for maintenance plus replacement fluid, this child's hourly IV rate for 24 hours should be ____ mL. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Place in correct order the steps for obtaining capillary blood glucose sampling. A) Cleanse the side of the client's finger.B) Apply the blood to the test strip.C) Pierce the skin with a lancet.D) Calibrate the blood glucose meter.E) Apply clean gloves.F) Wipe away the first drop of blood.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A nurse reviews vital signs for a patient admitted with an injury sustained while intoxicated. The medical record shows these blood pressure and pulse readings at the times listed:
0200: 118/78 mm Hg and 72 beats/min 0400: 126/80 mm Hg and 76 beats/min 0600: 128/82 mm Hg and 72 beats/min 0800: 132/88 mm Hg and 80 beats/min 1000: 148/94 mm Hg and 96 beats/min What is the nurse's priority action? a. Force fluids. b. Consult the health care provider. c. Obtain a clean-catch urine sample. d. Place the patient in a vest-type restraint.