Which of the following statements correctly reflects the body's attempt to restore acid–base balance?
A)
Primary regulation is through GI system losses.
B)
Kidney regulation is powerfully effective.
C)
Respiratory regulation is slow, but very efficient.
D)
The cardiovascular system is the major buffer.
B
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Which of the following phenomena would most accurately underlie the teaching that the physician provides? A) The kidneys are integral to the reabsorption of hydrogen ions and maintenance of a low pH. B) Blood buffer systems and respiratory control can compensate for inadequate renal control of pH. C) The kidneys have the primary responsibility for eliminating excess hydrogen ions from the body. D) pH is kept at an optimal level through the renal secretion of bicarbonate ions in blood filtrate.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be of highest priority for a client diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's disease?
A) Chronic Confusion B) Impaired Memory C) Impaired Verbal Communication D) Impaired Swallowing
Before an election is scheduled, the union's responsibility is to:
a. Get at least 10% of the nurses to sign individual authorization cards b. Maximize the number of bargaining units c. Schedule a preliminary hearing d. Present solutions to the hospital management
Two staff members were experiencing an interpersonal conflict. They agreed to have the nurse manager present while discussing the problem. The nurse manager's role would be that of:
a. Compromiser b. Collaborator c. Mediator d. Complainer