One of the main functions of vitamin D is to stimulate calcium and sodium reabsorption in which vital organ in the body:
1. Brain
2. Kidneys
3. Liver
4. Colon
2
Vitamin D stimulates calcium and sodium reabsorption in the kidney.
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The nurse would anticipate the use of hypertonic IV solutions for which of the following clients?
1. The client in diabetic ketoacidosis 2. The client with chronic renal failure 3. The client with congestive heart failure 4. The client with hypotension
Mrs. Sing is a 44-year-old patient who presents to the office with a complaint of enlarged lymph nodes. When enlarged, which lymph nodes are most likely to be a sign of pathology (e.g., ma-lignancy)?
a. Occipital b. Anterior cervical c. Supraclavicular d. Femoral
Mr. Walker is a 21-year-old man who complains of a sore throat. On examination, you note red, swollen tonsils. The lymph nodes located nearest the palatine tonsils are the ________ nodes
a. supraclavicular b. retropharyngeal c. submental d. submandibular
The nurse caring for an older adult patient experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome anticipates the patient will best achieve pain control when prescribed a(n)
a. narcotic (e.g., fentanyl). b. opioid (e.g., oxycodone). c. tricyclic antidepressant (e.g., amitriptyline [Elavil]). d. nonpharmacologic strategy (e.g., wrist bracing).