The nurse is taking a history on a patient with diabetes and hypertension. Because of the patient's high risk for developing kidney problems, which early sign of chronic kidney disease (CKD) does the nurse assess for?
a. Decreased output with subjective thirst
b. Urinary frequency of very small amounts
c. Pink or blood-tinged urine
d. Increased output of very dilute urine
Answer: d. Increased output of very dilute urine
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I seem to be more anxious, and my mood is lower.". Which response would be most appropriate? a. "As long as you are getting the nutrients you need, when you eat should not be affecting your mood.". b. "Perhaps you should divide your calories evenly between lunch and dinner. If your blood sugar is low, it could be responsible for feeling nervous.". c. "Eating breakfast is important. It improves mood, energy, and feelings of calm. Eating some of your calories in the morning might help your mood.". d. "You might want to talk with your doctor about using of kava kava for your depression.".
What factors are most likely to contribute to the problem of hypothermia that older adults may face intraoperatively and postoperatively? (Select all that apply.)
A) The normal body temperature of older adults that is often lower B) The cool temperature of the operating rooms C) The use of medications that slow metabolism D) Fever from infection
The newly licensed nurse committed a clinical error and was sanctioned by the unit manager. What is the purpose of a sanction?
1. Enforcement of norms 2. Documentation of wrongdoing 3. Development of leader-follower leveling 4. Externalization of ethics
Two staff nurses were considered for promotion. The promotion was announced by a memo on the
unit bulletin board. When the nurse who was not promoted first read the memo and learned that the other nurse had received the promotion, she left the room in tears. This behavior is an example of a. conversion. b. regression. c. introjection. d. rationalization.