What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient with hyperparathyroidism?
a. Impaired urinary elimination, related to urinary calculi
b. Decreased cardiac output, related to heart failure secondary to hypocalcemia
c. Risk for injury, related to hypocalcemia leading to muscle spasms and convulsions
d. Imbalanced nutrition: Greater than body requirements, related to increased appetite
A
Excessive calcium in the bloodstream leads to the formation of calcium stones in the urinary system.
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a. 3.9% c. 12% b. 6.2% d. 23.2%
A 60-year-old client undergoing preoperative chemotherapy and radiation therapy for
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The nurse is providing community education regarding marijuana. Which information should be included?
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The doctor performs a pelvic examination on the woman in labor and informs her that the baby is in the footling breach position. When the physician leaves the room, the client asks the nurse what that means. The nurse's best response includes:
1. The buttocks are presenting first, with the feet flexed on the abdomen. 2. The buttocks are presenting first, with the feet close to the head. 3. The head and one foot will present first. 4. One or both feet are presenting first.