The nurse clarifies that electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, when dissolved, break down into smaller particles, which are called:
1. cells.
2. elements.
3. ions.
4. molecules.
3
Electrolytes dissolved in water are ions.
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Any injury to the hypothalamus impairs heat loss mechanisms. Educate patients at risk for hyperthermia to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid strenuous exercise in hot, humid weather. b. Avoid exercising in areas with poor ventilation. c. Drink clear fluids before and after exercising, not during. d. Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. e. Do not visit hot climates.
The nurse is preparing to administer an ACE inhibitor to a client. Which of the following should the nurse do prior to implementing this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Monitor peripheral circulation. 2. Administer 1 hour before meals. 3. Provide with prescribed diuretic. 4. Headache is a common side effect after the first dose. 5. A fever is a common side effect. 6. Provide after a full meal.
The nurse is educating a client diagnosed with hypertension and explains that which criteria will be used to determine medication management for the client?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Risk factors 2. Comorbid medical conditions 3. Age 4. Degree of blood pressure elevation 5. Occupational status
The process of creating a(n)____________can only occur in the pacemaker cells that are found in specific regions of the heart.?
A) regulated arterial pressure
B) change blood pressure
C) synchronized contraction
D) electrical impulse