A client has been diagnosed with problems with the juxtaglomerular apparatus. The
client is eager to know how this could affect his health. The nurse explains to the client
that the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus is
A) to secrete aldosterone.
B) to promote water retention.
C) to regulate blood pressure.
D) to produce erythropoietin.
C
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The camp nurse is assessing a group of children attending summer camp. The nurse will expect which children to be most likely to have problems perceiving a sense of belonging?
1. Children whose parents divorced recently 2. Children who gained a step-parent recently 3. Children recently placed into foster care 4. Children adopted as infants
After transcribing each order in a list of orders, the nurse should ___________ __________ the order
ANS:
During a group therapy session, a newly admitted client suddenly says to the nurse "How old are
you? You do not act old enough to be helpful to any of us.". The most appropriate response the nurse might make is a. "I wonder why you ask.". b. "I am old enough to be a nurse.". c. "My age should not really concern you.". d. "You are wondering whether I have enough experience to lead this group.".
When doing a risk assessment of the nose, sinuses, mouth, and throat, what finding might indicate allergy?
A) Low-grade fever B) History of macular rash C) Frequent childhood infections D) Family history of diabetes