The nurse understands that the fluid and electrolyte balance are vital to normal body function. Electrolytes are important for: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Maintaining fluid balance
2. Contributing to acid base regulation
3. Facilitating enzyme reactions
4. Assisting neuromuscular reactions
5. Regulating serum concentration of protein
1,2,3,4
Rationale: Electrolytes, including sodium, control and regulate water balance
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An adolescent visits the school nurse to ask why she is getting frequent urinary tract infections. Which questions should the nurse ask the client during this visit?
Select all that apply. 1. "Have you been eating foods that have high acidity?" 2. "Do you drink a lot of milk?" 3. "Do you take bubble baths frequently?" 4. "What direction do you wipe after a bowel movement?" 5. "Do you have a family history of urinary tract infections?"
A(n) ______ effect is a predictable and often unavoidable adverse effect produced at a usual therapeutic dose
a. adverse b. side c. therapeutic d. toxic
In which condition should a nurse take extra care to check for signs of bruising or bleeding?
A) Dehydration B) Hypokalemia C) Hypocalcemia D) Hypomagnesemia
The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label is useful for
a. determining the ingredients in a product. b. determining the ease of preparing a prod-uct. c. comparing the price value of two or more products. d. comparing the nutritional value of two or more products.