The patient has a reduced clearance rate for a drug usually secreted by the nephrons. The nurse should assess for malfunction in which of the following?
A) Osmosis in Bowman's capsule
B) Active transport in distal tubules
C) Filtration rate in glomerulus
D) Rate of flow in collecting duct
B
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Patients with coronary artery disease should be taught about cholesterol. Which situation is most desirable?
a. Low levels of HDL cholesterol b. Low levels of LDL cholesterol c. Hypocholesterolemia d. Low levels of both HDL and LDL cholesterol
An older patient is experiencing diarrhea. Which assessment finding supports that the patient's diarrhea is caused by Clostridium difficile?
1. The patient has a history of ulcerative colitis. 2. The patient has been taking prescribed steroids for several months. 3. The patient recently completed a course of antibiotics for pneumonia. 4. The patient rarely eats fresh fruits and vegetables and self-restricts fluid intake.
A patient with an inflammatory response is prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The nurse understands the patient was prescribed this medication for which reason?
1. to increase the production of histamine 2. to increase the flow of serosanguineous drainage 3. to reduce the production of serotonin 4. to reduce prostaglandin synthesis
Which intervention is most important for the nurse to teach the client who is recovering from an allergic reaction to a bee sting?
a. How to use an EpiPen b. Wearing a medical alert bracelet c. Avoiding contact with the allergen d. Keeping diphenhydramine (Benadryl) available