Hypothyroidism, edema, hyperlipidemia, and lipiduria characterize which kidney disorder?
a. Nephrotic syndrome
b. Acute glomerulonephritis
c. Chronic glomerulonephritis
d. Pyelonephritis
Ans: a. Nephrotic syndrome
You might also like to view...
The mother of a newly hospitalized pediatric patient asks the nurse about the advantages of "rooming in." The nurse could say that which items are confirmed by research as benefits when a parent "rooms in"? (Select all that apply.)
1. Patients sleep more soundly. 2. Children require shorter recovery periods. 3. Children have less anxiety during procedures. 4. Patients require fewer analgesics after surgery.
The nurse is caring for an older school-age client who is sleeping when the menu choices for dinner are brought to the room. Which intervention should the nurse use to meet the dietary needs of this client?
A) Wake the child to choose a meal for dinner. B) Order chicken nuggets because most children like this meal. C) Ask the dietary worker to come back later. D) Ask the parents to bring dinner from home for the client.
As the nurse manager who wants to increase motivation by providing motivating factors, which action would you select?
a. Collaborate with the human re-source/personnel department to develop on-site daycare services. b. Provide a hierarchical organizational structure. c. Implement a model of shared governance. d. Promote the development of a flexible benefits package.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has sustained an abdominal injury in a motor vehicle crash. Which symptom should be the most concerning to the nurse?
a. pH 7.35 b. Blood pressure 104/52 mm Hg c. A red macular rash on the patient's back d. Weak distal pulses in the lower extremities