Explain the direction of water movement in renal failure
What will be an ideal response?
Water is not excreted by the kidneys, and the excess water dilutes the ECF, resulting in a lower osmolarity. Therefore, water moves from the ECF into the cells, causing the cells to swell.
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1. Omeprazole (Prilosec) 2. Ranitidine (Zantac) 3. Phenytoin (Dilantin) 4. Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
If the client's white blood cell count is 25,000/mm3 on her second postpartum day, the nurse should:
a. Tell the physician immediately. b. Have the laboratory draw blood for reanalysis. c. Recognize that this is an acceptable range at this point postpartum. d. Begin antibiotic therapy immediately.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with chronic liver failure. What should the patient be instructed to help prevent injury?
a. "Drink plenty of clear fluids." b. "Brush your teeth with a soft-bristled brush." c. "Be sure to get 20 minutes of exercise daily." d. "Take an aspirin a day to prevent heart complications."
When observing a patient for symptoms of dehydration, the nurse should observe which assessment?
a. Increased salivation b. Diuresis c. Periorbital edema d. Decreased capillary filling