A student nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney failure who is to be treated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Which statement by the student nurse indicates to the primary nurse that the student nurse understands the purpose of this therapy?
a. it provides continuous contact of dialyzer and blood to clear toxins by ultrafiltration
b. it exchanges and cleanses blood by correction of electrolytes and excretion of creatinine
c. it decreases the need for immobility because it clears toxins in short and intermittent periods
d. it uses the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane to clear toxins by osmosis and diffusion
Answer: d. it uses the peritoneum as a semipermeable membrane to clear toxins by osmosis and diffusion
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1. Stable angina 2. Unstable angina 3. Non-anginal pain 4. Atypical angina (Prinzmetal's angina)
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A nurse has completed an educational session about touch therapy with a group of adults. Which of the following statements made by an individual would demonstrate understanding of this topic?
a. Research has shown that touch therapy is effective because it relieves stress and tension. b. Touch therapy is effective because deep massage relaxes muscles. c. During touch therapy the therapists hands may not actually touch me. d. It is the massage skill of the therapist that produces the positive benefits of touch therapy.