A patient's nutritional intake and laboratory results reflect hypoalbuminemia. This is critical to prescribing because:
1. Distribution of drugs to target tissue may be affected.
2. The solubility of the drug will not match the site of absorption.
3. There will be less free drug available to generate an effect.
4. Drugs bound to albumin are readily excreted by the kidneys.
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1. "The restraints are placed to control his behavior." 2. "The restraints are placed to prevent harm to him and others." 3. "The restraints are placed because he was angry to the staff." 4. "The restraints are placed to keep him from falling off the bed."
The nurse observes a toddler riding a tricycle and decides that the parents need additional safety education. What did the nurse observe?
A) Toddler wearing a helmet B) Toddler wearing long pants C) Toddler wearing tennis shoes D) Toddler not wearing a helmet
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A. Primary ovarian failure B. Continued ovarian activity during menopause C. Hypogonadism D. Removal of ovaries during the active productive years