MC Mr. Levin is going to have an above-the-knee amputation. Preoperatively, you can assist the client by all the following except
A. Teaching the importance of maintaining stump abduction.
B. Advise him of the possibilities of phantom limb sensation.
C. Have him lift weights.
D. Listen to his concerns about his loss.
D
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A) increasing the osmolality of mucus. B) decreasing the osmolality of mucus C) breaking the protein bonds that exist in mucus. D) drawing increased amounts of water from interstitial spaces into mucus.
Health care workers are at risk for contracting HIV due to exposure to which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. blood e. vaginal fluids b. semen f. placentas c. urine g. stool d. tears
Many different factors affect growth and development. For example, why does Mary have blonde hair and blue eyes while John has brown hair and green eyes?
A) childhood illnesses C) prenatal influences B) genetic inheritance D) maternal nutrition
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is anxious and dehydrated, has reportedly not been eating, and has had a weight loss of 5 lb in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?
a. Fluid volume deficit related to fluid loss b. Altered nutrition: Less than body requirements related to anorexia c. Fluid volume excess related to reduced urine output d. Risk for impaired skin integrity