Uric acid is a by-product of protein metabolism
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While caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure (IICP), a family member asks to assist. Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to teach the family member regarding this client's care?
Select all that apply. A) The head of the bed should be elevated to 30 degrees. B) The client should remain in a supine position. C) The family should use slow, gentle movements when repositioning the client. D) The client should be repositioned as needed. E) Patients with ICP should remain in a stationary position.
Complications common to patients receiving hemodialysis for acute kidney injury include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypotension b. Dysrhythmias c. Muscle cramps d. Hemolysis e. Air embolism
Nurses generally experience difficulty in identifying behaviors and actions that could signal chemical dependency in a co-worker. Which of the following is not a behavioral change that oc-curs with chemical dependency?
a. Personality and behavioral changes b. Job performance changes c. Changes in educational involvement and pursuit d. Absenteeism
A 74-year-old woman who is in the hospital for rehabilitation following hip replacement has been experiencing incontinence since admission. Which of the following interventions are likely to fa-cilitate the restoration of the patient's bladder function?
(Select all that apply.) a. Assess the patient's recent voiding pat-tern. b. Request an order for an indwelling cathe-ter from the patient's physician. c. Teach the patient how to meet hydration needs while still limiting fluid intake. d. Assist the patient to use the bathroom. e. Request an order for medication to de-crease bladder spasms.