What conditions may cause an increased level of uric acid in the blood?

What will be an ideal response?


Kidney failure, leukemia

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The priority health promotion nursing diagnoses for an overweight but not yet obese patient who is learning about weight reduction may include:

a. potential for obesity. b. potential for impaired mobility. c. alteration in nutrition. d. health-seeking behaviors or knowledge deficit.

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Which of the following is the best response to a parent who complains, "My child never eats?"

A) Toddlers have very specific tastes and should be fed whatever they like to eat. B) Toddlers should be fed only soft foods that require little chewing to prevent aspiration. C) Toddlers' appetites decrease as their growth slows down. D) Toddlers require a diet high in fat and should be encouraged to eat fatty foods on a regular basis.

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Classic hemophilia (hemophilia A) involves a deficiency in:

1. Factor V. 2. Factor VIII. 3. Factor IX. 4. Factor XIII.

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Which nonpharmacological interventions should the nurse recommend for a client prescribed topical metronidazole (MetroGel) for rosacea?

A. "Avoid drinking alcohol." B. "Spend some time in the sun each day." C. "Avoid eating spicy foods." D. "Drink your coffee at room temperature." E. "Keep the temperature in your home warmer."

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