The nurse is performing a physical assessment of the client. Which is the location for the costovertebral angle?
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
Correct Answer: 4
The costovertebral angle is formed as the ribs articulate with the vertebra.
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A client is prescribed digoxin IV as a loading dose. The nurse would expect to administer the drug over which time frame?
A) 30 seconds B) 2 minutes C) 5 minutes D) 30 minutes
The nurse recommends genetic counseling for the children of a patient with
a. nephrotic syndrome b. chronic pyelonephritis c. malignant nephrosclerosis d. adult onset polycystic kidney disease
A 35-year-old female took corticosteroid therapy for several months. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?
a. Renal toxicity b. Episodes of hypoglycemia c. Hypotension d. Type 2 DM