Which of the following would be LEAST likely to result in overhydration?
A. Unmonitored IV
B. Prolonged hypoventilation
C. Excessive GI drainage
D. Kidney failure
Answer: C. Excessive GI drainage
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a. Prepare intravenous morphine for administration by the RN. b. Apply ice to the burned area. c. Remove the patient's clothing. d. Apply a neutralizing agent.
A child is being discharged after a pacemaker insertion. Which teaching point by the nurse takes priority?
A. Any prescribed activity restrictions B. Need for a healthy balanced diet C. Schedule for pacemaker testing D. Signs of wound site infection
Which of the following techniques can a reviewer use for assistance when critiquing a published study in the area of theory and research frameworks?
a. Develop an expertise in a particular statistical method to improve analysis ability. b. Creating a conceptual map of the concepts as described in the study. c. Reading other research reports to familiarize oneself with the concepts being studied. d. Writing a well thought-out and well-written study.
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a. "Avoid caffeinated drinks that may increase your blood pressure." b. "Take this drug at night so that you won't be aware of nausea." c. "Change positions slowly when rising up from a sitting position." d. "Weigh yourself daily upon first arising in the morning."