When the water absorption in the renal tubules becomes greater than normal, the nurse anticipates that the urine will become:
1. more concentrated
2. less concentrated
3. more alkaline
4. less alkaline
1
When more water is kept back in the body, the water left to form urine is less; therefore, the urine is more concentrated.
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Uri Bronfenbrenner postulated that development was continuous. What else did he postulate?
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The nurse is educating a group of local citizens at a senior center on the many services of the American Red Cross with emphasis on community services
Which community service of the American Red Cross should be included in the education program? A) Food and nutrition information B) Financial assistance C) Swimming programs D) Tracing individuals
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A) walkers B) canes C) wheelchairs D) braces