Knowing that PG is dehydrated, you should be able to predict which lab values would be elevated. List the labs that should be elevated
Hgb, ser alb, glucose, BUN, Cr, and, possibly elevated or on the high side of normal, K, Na, and Cl.
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A patient's patellar reflex is normal for the right side but diminished on the left. How will the nurse document this finding?
A) Right knee +1; Left knee 0 B) Right knee +2; Left knee +1 C) Right knee +3; Left knee +2 D) Right knee +4; Left knee +3
The nurse is instructing a client on ways to prevent the onset of stress fractures. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?
1. Avoid overtraining 2. Increase intensity of training 10% each day 3. Limit warm up exercises 4. Avoid shock absorbing footwear
Salicylates primarily inhibit the synthesis of which substance?
1. Pyrogens 2. Superoxide radicals 3. Histamines 4. Prostaglandins
The school-age child, diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, will receive intrathecal chemotherapy injections after surgery. Which rationale for this type of chemotherapy administration should the nurse include in the medication teaching?
1. It reduces side effects. 2. It does not require the child being "stuck." 3. Many chemotherapy drugs do not cross the blood–brain barrier. 4. Intrathecal administration is less expensive than intravenous administration.