The nurse explains to a client with chronic renal failure that the rationale for receiving calcium carbonate is that it
a. binds with phosphorus to eliminate it from the body.
b. binds with potassium to eliminate it from the body.
c. helps prevent constipation.
d. helps prevent ulcer formation.
A
To improve excretion of phosphorus, the client with chronic renal failure is given calcium-based phosphate binders, such as calcium acetate or calcium carbonate.
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The nursing student observes a staff nurse changing her behavior around a client. Signs that might be observed as professional boundary violations include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
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A nurse reviews the urinalysis results of a client and notes a urine osmolality of 1200 mOsm/L. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Contact the provider and recommend a low-sodium diet. b. Prepare to administer an intravenous diuretic. c. Obtain a suction device and implement seizure precautions. d. Encourage the client to drink more fluids.
Possible causes for a hyperkinetic/bounding pulse would include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Fever d. Hyperthyroidism b. Exercise e. Cardiogenic shock c. Hypovolemia f. Congestive heart failure
A patient receives 200 mg of a medication that has a half-life of 12 hours. How many mg of the drug would remain in the patient's body after 24 hours?
What will be an ideal response?