A patient has sustained a brainstem injury. Which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind about this patient's respiratory effort?
A) There is loss of involuntary respiratory control
B) The patient will respond negatively to increased stimuli
C) There is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the blood
D) The patient's oxygen levels in the blood will be increased
A
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A client is concerned about the risk of lymphedema after a mastectomy. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "You do not need to worry about lymphedema since you did not have radiation therapy." b. "A risk factor for lymphedema is infection, so wear gloves when gardening outside." c. "Numbness, tingling, and swelling are common sensations after a mastectomy." d. "The risk for lymphedema is a real threat and can be very self-limiting."
The primary purpose of the seminal vesicles is to secrete:
A) Fluid that provides a source of energy for sperm metabolism. B) The male hormone testosterone. C) An alkaline substance that protects sperm. D) A clear fluid for lubrication during sexual intercourse.
A patient is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse realizes that this form of diabetes is
1. occurs in people younger than 30 years of age. 2. commonly associated with obesity with a slow rate of onset. 3. a total lack of insulin produced by the pancreas. 4. associated with ketoacidosis.
The client is taking medications to promote defecation. Which of the following instructions should be included by the nurse in the teaching plan for this client?
1. Increased laxative use often causes hyperkalemia. 2. Salt tablets should be taken to increase the solute concentration of the extracellu-lar fluid. 3. Emollient solutions may increase the amount of water secreted into the bowel. 4. Bulk-forming additives may turn the urine pink.