The patient's urinalysis shows proteinuria. What is the significance of this finding?
A) Normal in late pregnancy
B) Intrarenal acute renal failure
C) Diminished glomerular filtration rate
D) Compromised erythropoietin production
B
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What items should be included in the admission nursing assessment for a new client? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Genetic counseling 2. Health history 3. Support systems 4. Current stressors 5. Genetic testing
The nurse is caring for a patient who has just undergone paracentesis. For which complication will the nurse carefully monitor?
a. Collapse of the lung with shortness of breath b. Fecal impaction from retained barium in the colon c. Cerebrospinal fluid leak resulting in severe headache d. Perforation of the bowel resulting in abdominal infection
What are the MOST common sites for bone marrow aspiration?
a. long bones of the lower extremities c. sternum and iliac crest b. pelvis and floating ribs d. ulna and radius
Which statement is true regarding the use of pancreatic enzyme replacement in the pharmacotherapy of pancreatitis?
1. Its use is contraindicated when the client has cystic fibrosis. 2. Its use is indicated when lack of pancreatic enzyme secretion causes malabsorption disorders. 3. Its use is contraindicated when the client has pain in the abdomen. 4. Its use is indicated when the client has acute pancreatitis.