A 12-year-old boy arrives at the emergency room experiencing nausea, vomiting, headache, and seizures. He is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Other findings include a decrease in urine production, hyponatremia, and water intoxication. Which pituitary gland disorder would be most associated with these symptoms?
What will be an ideal response?
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
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The patient has iron deficiency anemia. What changes in red blood cell morphology would the nurse expect to find?
A) Decreased mean corpuscular volume B) Elevated mean corpuscular hemoglobin C) Increased hemoglobin and hematocrit D) Decreased total iron-binding capacity
The nurse is utilizing limit setting for a manipulative client. Which of the following is an appropriate action to apply limit-setting strategies to this client?
A) Encourage instant gratification. B) Reinforce negative behavior. C) Recognize what the client is attempting to do. D) Apply firm boundaries intermittently.
The nurse is educating a client about the importance of calcium and vitamin D. Why are these items important for bone health?
1. They allow for normal blood coagulation. 2. They allow for neurotransmitter release. 3. They provide stability to the skeletal system. 4. They are important for seizure prevention.
An instructor has been utilizing various technological platforms in her course and has noticed improvement in the students' learning. The instructor's favorite tool is quickly becoming videoconferencing because of the various options it provides
Which types of traditional pedagogy does videoconferencing allow the instructor to use? (Select all that apply.) A) Final examinations B) Pop quizzes C) Case studies D) Demonstrations E) Debates