The nurse is caring for a patient receiving desmopressin [Stimate]. The nurse is performing a physical assessment and notes that the patient is drowsy and listless and complains of a recent onset of headache
Which finding would be most consistent with these symptoms? a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hypernatremia
c. Hypertension
d. Water intoxication
D
Water intoxication is manifested by drowsiness, listlessness, and headache. The patient's signs and symptoms are not consistent with hypernatremia or hyperglycemia, and there is no indication of hypertension.
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A) cell cycle. B) cell wall. C) lymphatic system. D) immune system.
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A) Loss of muscle tone in the vaginal wall B) Excessive synthesis and release of unopposed estrogen C) Invasion of the uterine wall by endometrial tissue D) Proliferation of tumors in the uterine wall
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A) Green beans B) Iced tea C) Baked chicken D) Cantaloupe
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