A patient is admitted with signs of chronic kidney disease. What finding should the nurse use to determine whether this patient is developing metabolic acidosis?
A. Kussmaul respirations
B. Diarrhea
C. Muscle cramps
D. Low urine output
Answer: A
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A. Give a dose of antibiotic. B. Offer the child a toy to play with. C. Provide discharge teaching. D. Report the bite to authorities.
When choosing housing for the older adult, which of the following is the main factor for determining the needs?
a. dietary needs of the client c. facility's floor plan b. types of activity programs available d. functional perimeters
The nurse explains to a family that it is not possible to determine the extent of a patient's burns after an accidental electrocution
What rationale does the nurse provide for this statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Much of the damage done by electrical burns is beneath the surface. 2. The temperature of electrical energy can exceed 180°F. 3. The injury that is initiated by electrical energy does not stop when the current is interrupted. 4. The energy causing the burn affects rapidly dividing cells, which makes damage variable. 5. Electrical burns cause the same tissue response as alkali chemicals.
A nurse who practiced in the late 19th century experienced many societal reforms that contributed to the establishment of nursing as a profession. What societal reforms were instrumental in leading to a reform in nursing?
A) War and educational reform B) Educational and hospital reform C) War and government reform D) Prison and hospital reform